These Card of the Day readings are a mental health exercise (suggested by my shrink) used to help counterbalance my natural tendency toward pessimism, negative inner narratives, and depression. The request posed to the cards is, “A positive message to carry with me throughout my day and foster perspective.”
December 13
Today’s meditation was skipped.
The Star – “Your speed doesn’t matter, forward is forward.” Faith bolsters us. Whether we are believing in ourselves, in the universe, or just -hoping- against all odds that things will change. It’s the carrot that pulls us forward even when we are struggling the most.
Today’s card is a reminder not to lose sight of that carrot. You may have to move slowly and it may not -feel- like you are moving at all… but as long as you keep a glimmer of faith/hope in your heart, you’re still moving forward which means the potential for change and something better ahead is there.
DECK USED: CHRISTMAS TAROT MAJOR ARCANA DECK AND CHRISTMAS AFFIRMATION CARDS
December 14
Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was one of the Daily Calm sessions from the Calm app.
Three of Cups – “Depression Lies. There is no circumstance that is unchangeable. There is no situation that’s ever hopeless.” Don’t allow the whispers of depression and negativity in your head to convince you that you are all alone. You are not alone. That lie is depression trying to close you off from others so that it can eat you alive from the inside. Seek out your friends and loved ones and allow them to help keep the darkness at a bit more of a distance. You don’t have to do this alone, and those closest to you have the potential to help lift you up and distract you from depression’s call if you let them.
DECK USED: THE CHRISTMAS TAROT AND CHRISTMAS AFFIRMATION CARDS
December 15
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Nine of Pentacles – “You are NOT unworthy. You deserve peaceful days.” Take some time today to sit back and look at how very fortunate you are, and how far you have come. You have built a life for yourself and accomplished much. It’s okay to take some time to really appreciate and enjoy these things, instead of always looking ahead and striving for more.
Twisting the Leaf 