Every time one takes a step into the unknown, one will find themselves making one of a few choices; choosing to go on ahead with optimism, curious as to what the future will bring; choosing to linger on the past, fretting about mistakes made and the potential for repetition thereof; choosing to ignore or set aside misgivings and take a risk, knowing that the outcome could vary wildly; choosing to let hope spring eternal.
So what will the choice be?
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Ten of wands. Reaching the end of an arduous journey, completing a difficult task. Being close to setting a burden down, but being left with no energy at the end. Cards can be twisted and angled to apply to anything and anyone, but I find irony in that this little one fell out of the deck on the last day of classes.
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May 3, 2008 at 11:38 am
alice
I think people could always choose to put all of the choices you listed into a balanced consideration. It’s good not to jump into complete optimism OR complete pessimism, but instead be more rational in decisions and realize the benefits and drawbacks of every situation.
Hm. It’s just something I’ve been thinking about, too. I tend to fall into one of those extremes, and every time that happens, I stumble. So I’ve learned this lesson a thousand times - to find a balance. Somehow.
Good luck with your finals!!