Jump in the Stream

From the Albano-Waite Tarot, the Magician; from the Rumi Cards, "life and ecstasy:"

       In the RWS versions of tarot, the color yellow implies the intellect at work and suggests "as you think, so shall it be." Yet the Magician doesn't hold a sword but a wand; he's not going to trust just any thought that passes through his head. He uses his will to mold and choose where his focus will be; ideas that are not beneficial get directed to an exit ramp. The Magician is very aware that what he attends to is what will eventually be growing in his garden.
       Rumi suggests that I stop whining about what is on my dinner plate. Instead, I should make use of what I do have (a nod to the tools on the Magician's table). If all I do is mourn over how unfulfilled I am, I'll never look for alternatives, see opportunities, or try anything new. In the verse before the one on this card Rumi says, "In the stream of your being runs the Water of Life / What does it matter to you if jar and jug are broken?" Time to go for a swim and discover just how many possibilities are out there waiting.

What's in Front of Me

From the Albano Waite Tarot, the Three of Pentacles:

Here are three people working together to get something done: the craftsman, the man who would like the project done, and the financial backer.  The only way the endeavor will ever make any progress is for all those involved to be in constant communication.  The monk must know in detail what he wants, the backer must know what the costs will be, and the craftsman must have a plan for when and how to create what his client wants.  If one of them fails to keep the others abreast of what is going on, chaos is likely.  I have not heard from the tree removal fellow since he told me he had me on his schedule for Monday (two days ago).  I know life generally has unforeseen bumps in the road, and plans made must be rearranged, but a bit of communication would make me feel better.

From the Rumi Cards comes the verse "Life and Ecstasy:"

Put your trust in him who gives Life and Ecstasy.

Don't mourn what doesn't exist; cling to what does.

I am reminded by this card to keep my thoughts focused on what's in front of me, rather than the past or the future.  All those "what ifs" will do nothing but make me crazy.  Life will not come to a halt if the tree guy doesn't show up this week - he'll come when he has an opening in his schedule.  Besides, I have plenty of other issues that need my attention, like finding and buying a new computer.