Be Kind
I remember
working retail
for the holiday season
with all the
harried people
aggressive
for no reason
and I can just imagine
how the
postal workers feel
when the package count
has climbed
until it feels unreal
how overwhelmed they are
when push comes to shove
and aggression rears
its ugly head
in their catch 22 rub
#DiscordTarotholicsDec2023 Challenge Spread 3
Thistle – Mental Health / Wards – How can I ward off the blues that try to encroach as the holidays draw to a close?
Humble Beginning – You have not had a chance all holiday season to really enjoy the spirit of the holidays, the wonder of the beautiful decorations, etc. Now is the time to focus on the little things and enjoy them while you can. Some time outside also wouldn’t be remiss.
Garnet – Purification / Balance – How can I purify myself to help find a better balance for the new year ahead?
Graceful Moves – Let go of the jagged edges and rushed moments of holiday stress. The holiday rush amps you up, but as the new year approaches it’s time to let go of that energy and seek something filled with more calm and grace.
Yew – Rebirth / Protection – What practices need resurrected in my life to protect my personal well-being?
True Colors – It’s time to start listening to your needs again and putting yourself first. During the holiday rush, you are so focused on your business and what needs to be done self-care slides onto the back burner. It’s time to bring yourself and your needs back up the ladder of importance.
Diamond – Fearlessness / Imagination – How can my imagination foster more fearlessness in my life?
Being Guided – Your creativity and imagination guides you towards a lighter mindset and happier sense of being. Tap into that creativity and let it guide you towards the happiness and help you in fostering your efforts to use optimism and positivity to combat your depression and negative tendencies.
Holly – Fertility / Longevity – How can I create longevity in the fertile soil of my new endeavors?
Beacon of Hope – Make sure you are not listening to the nay-saying of your negative inner narrative. It’s through hope and forward, thinking that you find growth and success.
Emerald – Hearth & Home / Loyalty – How can a closer connection to hearth & home affect my sense of loyalty?
Authentic Voice – Connecting closely with others draws them closer to you and builds a sense of trust and loyalty between all those involved. That means that when you take the time to spend with those closest to you, in return that loyalty between you and them becomes stronger.
Peppermint – Mental Stimulation – What methods can I use to best stimulate my mind when I need a boost?
Relaxing Retreat – Take breaks when you need them, and even when you don’t think you do. Wearing yourself down clouds your judgment and clarity. Giving yourself the rest you need allows you to both boost your mental clarity as well as stimulate your enthusiasm.
Twisting the Leaf 