“The Four of Swords is a card of meditation and going within. When we quieten our mind and allow ourselves a peaceful moment, we can find it within ourselves to acknowledge and give thanks for everything that we have and that we feel.” Biddy Tarot

It is so hard sometimes to be grateful for what you have. If you’re stuck in a rut, if you feel as though the wheel keeps spinning in a maddening way, it can be especially difficult to see things for what they really are.

However, sometimes people can pull it out of you. A simple gesture at work, a kind smile, any kind of appreciation at all, can easily make you appreciate right back.

I had this moment today at work, where these two gentlemen came in and were so full of positive energy. They said thank you to everything, and complimented the service and the entire experience. It’s moments like that, amidst the entitled pricks with noses in the air and sticks up their asses, that make you really appreciate what you are doing.

I felt proud in that moment to facilitate a good time. To create an atmosphere that was appreciated. I appreciated the appreciation. Because when you serve gauche women who think snobbery equals class, or male chauvinists who look at a female as a piece of meat, it’s hard to see past the scene to the bigger picture. And when you focus on that bigger picture instead of a few glitches, your light shines through and you’re bound to meet more pleasant people.

So get out there and appreciate what you’ve got, because it’s not all bad. Keep a good attitude and stay witchy ( *)