Today’s meditation was eleven minutes long, and was one of the #DailyTrip sessions from the Calm app.

Today’s session was about “The Boggle”, which is to say that it was about that time when you can’t shut your brain up and it’s filled with a tangle of thoughts and confusion that is impossible to sort out.

During these times, it can be especially challenging to meditate, and an important part of today’s session was treating yourself kindly during these moments, instead of admonishing yourself for not doing “good enough” at clearing your mind and finding peace in your meditation practice.

The session encourages seeing meditation is a practice. As something you do again and again to work on improving at over time, not something you have to be good at from the start, or even after working at it for years.

@GlitterbyInk #AprilAffirmations24 Prompt
Affirmation Prompt for April 14th: I Ignite…

Ace of Wands – I ignite passion, the inner spark of creativity, and inspiration.

In your case, passion and enthusiasm is often catching.  You enthusiasm for those things you are passionate about not only ignites the spark of inspiration in yourself, but within others as well.

That fire of creative spirit within you is often enough to light up the world, and when you share it with others it brings others into the wonder of what you see and they wish to experiences that passion as well.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF THE GOLDEN WHEEL

#DiscordTarotholicsApr2024 Challenge Prompt
@Lionharts #TheAprilTarot Mercury Musing Prompt
Prompts for April 14th: Do Spread 2
Question: How can I maintain a positive outlook and cultivate a sense of faith in my journey?

Reading Summary: The green in the Nine of Swords is very muted and a near perfect match for the anchor card. Connecting these two, you have an all-seeing-eye at the center of the anchor card, and someone shirking away from it in the Nine of Swords. This connects with the addition of the Six of Wands through a joined “performance” and “anxiety” over being watched themes.

In the Fool, the green is still a match for the anchor card, but more vibrant. It’s speaks of cutting loose and relishing in the attention of those watching on. The more you choose to enjoy it, the more vibrant you will feel. The Fool then atop the Knight of Swords, with the knight charging towards the anchor card and seeming focused on its all-seeing-eye speaks of reckless abandon, regardless… or perhaps even because of those watching.

Take Away: Performance anxiety has always been a problem for you. Throw caution to the wind and charge forward anyway, embracing a carefree and even reckless attitude to carry you through.  Don’t let naysayers, or even your own anxiety, get in the way.

DECK USED: TAROT OF THE GOLDEN WHEEL AND THE GRATITUDE ORACLE

I got flowers planted on the balcony today.  I also quit before I finished because I listened to my body. I’ll finish them tomorrow or, if not tomorrow, maybe Wednesday.