Inadequate Materials

From the Tarot of Pagan Cats, the Two of Pentacles; from the oracle Cat Wisdom, "Surprise:"

This cat has his paws full, as he tries to keep the rat pinned down while not spilling the goldfish bowl. Having watched my two felines perform amazing acts of balance - on narrow window sills or from atop a rocking chair - my money is on the cat. They are some of the most graceful and flexible creatures I've ever seen. Which nicely segues into the next card: surprise. There's nothing like being overwhelmed with obligations, then finding the unexpected has been delivered to your door. But this kitten doesn't look fearful or angry, reminding me that my attitude has a lot to do with how I manage things. There is a line in Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath that says, "it was her habit to build up laughter out of inadequate materials." Finding humor in my humanness and the dilemmas of this physical life can help me maintain my equilibrium throughout those ups and downs.