Two of Swords

Who is this a portrait of? If you think you know, then get up, walk three or four yards away, and then look at your monitor from across the room. Who is it now? The two portraits are merged into one image --it's the distance we view things from that determines how we interpret what we see.

Rather than taking your own point of view for the gospel truth, it's important to remind yourself that reality has many layers, both subtle and otherwise. You're not right -- and neither are your opponents. Rather, both perspectives occupy a single territory, and your peace of mind will depend entirely on your ability to share it. The Two of Swords points the way toward this delicate balance, urging peaceful solutions and a fair and harmonious approach to opposition. It costs less mental and physical energy to make peace than to fight a war. [Via]