Thursday, June 26, 2008

Temperance

To be temperate is to show moderation and self-restraint. In a world full of enticing indulgences, it is often necessary to find the middle ground. Sensible, maybe, but also a bit boring? The energy of Temperance may seem unexciting on the surface, but it is the calm of a hurricane's eye. All around are swirling winds, but in the center is a still point that brings everything into balance.
Finding the middle ground
Showing moderation
Avoiding excess
Mitigating a harsh position
Looking for the golden mean
Reaching a compromise
Offsetting an extreme
Maintaining balance
Experiencing harmony
Achieving equilibrium
Bringing together opposites
Recognizing all sides
Fostering cooperation
Feeling centered and secure

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