It's Long, But It's Right

From the Druidcraft Tarot, the Three of Wands; from the Druid Plant Oracle, "Vervain:"

          If these three saplings were peach or pecan trees planted by a farmer, he would be very happy to see healthy, green shoots appearing at the tips. But this fellow doesn't seem to be paying much attention to them; he's staring off into the distance at the road. Is he wondering how long this road to success may be? Maybe he's waiting for supplies to help the trees grow, or even more saplings to plant. But things are in such an early stage, I would suggest he pay more attention to those growing trees than what the future holds.
          Vervain (Verbena officinalis) isn't a native plant here in North America, but it has been introduced. The Pawnee have embraced it as an enhancer for entheogens - substances used in a religious, shamanic or spiritual context. That bit of information made me think of an item on a list that David Cain of Raptitude sent out: "Learn the difference between something that makes you feel bad, and something that’s wrong. A thing can feel bad and be right, and it can feel good and be wrong." It is easy to get excited about progress and want to take short-cuts to get there. Buddhism however suggests we should focus on "Right Action," meaning to act with mindfulness and kindness rather than self-centeredness. That road might be longer, but at least it won't be full of regrets later.