Linear vs. Holistic

From the Rohrig Tarot, the Ten of Swords; from the Master Tarot/oracle, 'Grain of Wheat:'

          The Ten of Swords shows the power of the mind to burn everything to ashes rather than build. This mindset represents linear thinking that does not swerve from the goal no matter what. If someone is digging a hole looking for treasure and haven't found any after many years, he just keeps digging deeper. However, "My way or the highway" thinking will eventually lead to disaster. It is the opposite of lateral or holistic thinking which is the willingness to ask for additional information from others and the readiness to try digging in other spots. A verse in John explains how the wheat plant must die in order for its seeds to be buried and eventually produce an even greater harvest. The lesson it offers is to let old patterns of beliefs go so new ones can be planted and produce a healthy harvest.

Getting rid of a delusion makes us wiser than getting hold of a truth.     

~Ludwig Borne