in the lush canopy of the wilderness where rules bind us to the land, think of card games as an ancient trail marker, showing us where to step and where to avoid. it's much like obeying the natural laws of the forest: to disobey these pre-existent guidelines is to wander off the path, into territories where the unspoken rules of the green thicket reign supreme. yet, in every game, just as in every sunrise over the mountains, there's a chance to begin afresh, learning from the land that while some paths are forbidden, each step taken in respect and awareness brings us closer to understanding the delicate balance of our wild, sprawling home.