Dealing with Difficulties

From the Alchemical Renewed Tarot, the Five of Vessels; from the Oracle of the Radiant Sun, "Drama:"

          I can't think of two more perfect cards for me this morning. There is a lot going on in my life - emotionally charged balls I'm trying to juggle. My MIL's dementia has produced a lot of agitation, anger and allegations lately. One family member is in jail for alcohol and addiction issues, while another is struggling with mental health problems. Like the earthquake shaking things up in the Five of Vessels, my orderly life is being turned upside-down. With these events, it's tempting to whine and think I have more to deal with than other people. So Drama steps in (the change of Mercury combined with Leo's dramatic expression) and tries to impress upon me that life happens to everyone. There's still plenty that's good to be grateful for, which I'll see if I pull myself out of my self orbit.

The most difficult times for many of us are the ones we give ourselves. 

― Pema Chödrön