Take a Leap?

From the Hidden Realms Tarot, the Two of Wands; from the Heart of Faerie, Of Two Minds:

There are 2 types of risk: little “r” risk, and big “R” risk. They’re very different, and it’s important to know what you’re facing by doing some simple reflection. ~Jason Leuenberger

These young fey girls use play to learn about themselves and their environment. But like all kids, at some point they will dare each other to do something risky. Will she attempt the task so she won't be called a fraidy-cat? In Two Minds represents a state of being stuck, unable to make a decision. Yet if we reflect on the choices, we can ask ourselves whether our fear is informed and factual or based on an emotional 'what if'. Little risks help us learn to face uncertainty and adapt to change. Unlike big risks, which could have long-lasting, significant impacts, small risks don't cause a disaster if things don't turn out the way we'd like.

Three Extremes

From the Tarot of the Hidden Realm, Temperance; from the Heart of Faerie,  In Two Minds:

All extremes beget their opposites, and both are alike unprofitable. 

~ Venerable Ashin Thittila  

          If I label something as "wrong," I've automatically created a "right." As Thittila explains, one radical view will naturally create a second perspective at the other end of the spectrum. Temperance shows up as a reminder to balance myself like a tennis player waiting to return a ball. Leaning too heavily on the left foot may cause a stumble, when a ball is hit on that side and I must move quickly in that direction. A beginning stance of resting equally on the balls of both feet will enable me to easily transition from one side to the next, depending on what the situation calls for.
          In Two Minds has just the opposite problem. Instead of choosing one side or the other, he can't make a decision and doesn't move at all. He either doesn't want to deal with the responsibility of choosing or is worried about pleasing everyone. Yet rarely does doing nothing please anyone. It's like the tennis player who stands balanced on both feet yet never moves - he simply watches the balls go by. In some ways, that's an extreme too.