Too Much

From the Shadowlands Tarot, the Four of Cups; from the Brownie Wisdom deck, "Muzzle the fiend:"

It is possible to have too much of a good thing. – Aesop

Our brains evolved to prevent us from holding on to pleasure for too long, making sure our basic needs aren't forgotten. A dopamine hit brings about pleasure and then is quickly followed by a come down. When we're repeatedly exposed to what brought us pleasure, the brain adjusts; eventually we need more and more to just to feel normal. This cycle can lead us to a dopamine deficit state, which can cause depression, anxiety, irritability and insomnia. The Brownie card warns us that our little habits can turn into monsters quickly if we don't break the cycle and restore balance. As Aesop said, "“Much wants more and loses all.”