Fuel Mix

From the Albano-Waite Tarot, the Seven of Wands; from the Rumi Cards, If a tree could only walk, it wouldn't fear being chopped down:

          Life is challenging, no doubt about it. And if I'm trying to achieve a goal or make progress with a project, there will likely be distractions and frustrations along the way. Some of these may be external, and some may be due to inner struggles. But no matter what kind they are, my challenges can refine my understanding and encourage me to grow beyond my cocoon of comfort. Perfection is not a necessary ingredient; in the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, "Do whatever comes your way to do as well as you can." Rumi's quote reminds me of the "if only" trap I can get caught in when a challenge comes up. Just as a tree can't walk, neither can I go back and rewrite history. Other than learning from my mistakes, it's a waste of time to dwell there. The orange background of both these cards are a combination of red and yellow. Red suggests energy and courage while yellow symbolizes the intellect. Instead of complaining about reality, I'd do better to have a mixture of confidence and cognition in my fuel tank.