Card: Magic in Mistakes

Landscape: Cosmos/Interconnectedness

Title of Painting: Collapsing Star

Interpretation: Congratulations! You’ve made a mistake and that means you were taking a stab at accomplishing something. The natural evolution of our learning and growth is built upon adapting to change. Mistakes are inevitable. Embracing them as an opportunity for innovation, rather than something to hide or quickly move past, will make your life infinitely more joyful and authentic. Certainty is an illusion. Mistakes are a guarantee. Allow your missteps and happy accidents to propel you towards greater inquiry and deeper listening. Allow your mistakes to work their magic.

Deeper Resonance: One of the fascinations of astronomy is its continual push against the boundaries of the unknown. A star is held up by a balance of internal pressure against gravity. A star collapses when matter has been pushed to the limit. This piece is a meditation on the unique balance between control and chaos. Even in a state of collapse, life is unbelievably beautiful.