Between Fear and Recklessness

From the Rohrig Tarot, the Eight of Disks; from the Master Tarot, the Vine and Branches:

          In the Rohrig card, a tree stump burns, but the group below envisions what will rise again from their renewed efforts. The card before this one is subtitled 'Failure,' so it is no surprise that this one would be called 'Prudence.' Things were not done with care and consideration in the beginning; the crash that resulted has taught them the importance of proper management and setting priorities. Prudence sails between the middle of fear and recklessness. As Bill Wilson put it, "Prudence is rational concern without worry." There's no need to go off the deep end if there's no evidence of anything to worry about, yet accountability and responsibility are still vitally important. The Vine and Branches is a story about paying attention to what is bearing fruit and what isn't. It's easy to get so caught up in trying to make something work, that we forget to take care of what is working. Wouldn't it be better to prune off the dead branches and take care of what is living?