December 29 – Mental Health Card of the Day
Today’s meditation was skipped.
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Today’s card is the Five of Cups combined with the affirmation “You are not failing. Depression lies. Keep going.”
There is a specific reason that these card of the day exercises are always focused on the positive. It’s a part of the mental health exercise that my therapist encouraged me to start a few years ago.
The problem is that when your brain resides constantly in a state of negative inner narratives and pessimistic views, it begins to hold sway your emotions and outlook on life, and can thus negatively influence your mental health. That is where my therapist comes into the picture, because I am absolutely one of those people whose brain lives in that negative space when left to its own devices.
This card of the day exercise is for self-care, and focuses on helping in seeing a more positive, optimistic perspective. When I started a few years ago, I really didn’t think it would help. In fact, I scoffed at the idea and was not at all enthusiastic about it.
Years later, though, there’s no arguing with the results. By pulling a card each day asking for “a positive message to carry with me throughout the day and offer perspective”, and taking the time to write out what that positive message is each day? I have managed cut down on the number of depressive episodes I experience as well as shorten their duration.
This exercise doesn’t mean that the bad stuff isn’t still there, or that I ignore it. It just provides a positive touch of perspective to my otherwise pessimistic mind. It helps.
With the holiday rush over, it’s time to get back on the wagon. Today’s cards are a welcome back, as well as a reminder about what this exercise is all about.
I hope that in my sharing these daily cards publicly, it helps you too.
DECK USED: CHRISTMAS TALE TAROT AND SELF-MADE CHRISTMAS AFFIRMATION CARDS
December 30 – Mental Health Card of the Day
Today’s meditation was skipped.
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Today’s card is the Knight of Wands combined with the affirmation “I choose to see the magic and wonder in every moment.”
There is a reminder here about being enthusiastic in the pursuit of the things that you enjoy. Don’t trudge through life with your enthusiasm flagging, but instead sprint forward eagerly like a kid with a sled in the snow.
When you bring this enthusiasm into the every day, and apply it to ordinary moments, it allows you to see life through a lens filled with magic and wonder, rather than the sloop shouldered disregard that us adults often cast our gaze upon the world around us.
Don’t let fun, amusement, and moments of gaiety and laughter pass you by. Dive in to experience and savor them instead.
DECK USED: YULETIDE TAROT AND SELF-MADE CHRISTMAS AFFIRMATION CARDS
December 31 – Mental Health Card of the Day
Today’s meditation was skipped
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Today’s card is The Hierophant combined with the affirmation “You make the world merrier with your festive cheer.”
Okay, so… to be fair? I’m not really the cheery type. This isn’t really a surprise to those that know me. I do, however, really love the holidays. I love seeing everyone’s enthusiasm for decorating and making things look beautiful and festive. I like seeing the traditions that take place, and how they differ from person to person and from family to family. I find a great deal of joy in these things.
In the week following Christmas? I’ve actually been able to enjoy some of them too. I’ve taken drives to look at the decorations that people still have out on display, and visited stores where I’ve taken pleasure in seeing the holiday frosted cupcakes, the decorations on last-minute sale, and enjoyed the more relaxed atmosphere of everyone -not- rushing around like spastic chickens with their heads cut off.
In doing these things, I’ve seen those around me also finding enjoyment in them… in getting to share them with me.
Today’s cards are a reminder that when traditions are shared? They take on meaning. Importance. And an atmosphere of joy and enjoyment that touches everyone involved. Traditions are important. They’re special, and they’re meant to be savored and enjoyed.
Happy New Year everyone!

