Today’s meditation was nine minutes long, and was one of the #DailyTrip sessions in the Calm app. It referred to how we deal with changes and struggles, focusing on how when we are confronted with changes, if we try to fight against it, we may not succeed.  But, if we instead work on adjusting our reactions to these changes, we can keep sailing smoothly even in their midst.

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Today’s draw is the Devil card, which is traditionally often about temptations, addictions, and those small and harmless things in life that can become dangerous or unhealthy for us when we wander into the territory of “too much of a good thing”.

When taken in the context of today’s meditation, the message here speaks of our natural inclination to fight against change and resist it.

It’s human to not like change. Even good change can be a struggle sometimes.  When we try to fight it, though, what we are doing is trying to foster stagnancy in our lives.  Stillness and stagnancy might be healthy in small doses, but it becomes a wound in our lives that festers and turns septic if not dealt with.

The message here is to allow change to happen. Relax into it and work on changing our reactions to it, rather than trying to grip so tightly to what needs to change.  Growth comes through change, and sickness through stagnancy.  Don’t wallow in that stagnancy so long it becomes a sickness. No matter how comfortable it feels, it’s not healthy.

DECK USED:  ASRAY TAROT

@Lionharts #TheMarchTarot The Power of Now Challenge
Awakening Awareness Prompts for March 1 – 8

I open myself to the fullness of this moment. What can I personally do to begin strengthening my connection to the now?

Waves – Don’t fight change. It is a losing battle. Work instead on softening yourself to more easily go with the flow.

I recognize presence in the spaces between. In what area of my life do I already experience a deep sense of awareness?

Danger – You are attuned to your surroundings in the moment to ensure that you identify and can react quickly to moments of danger and personal risk.

I expand my perception beyond the obvious. What hidden influence shapes or impacts my experience of enjoying the now?

Darkness – Your intuition has a tendency to reach toward the future in order to guide your next step forward into the darkness of the unknown. This can make being in the present moment a bit more challenging for you.

I focus on what is good for me. What focus can positively affect my journey?

Face to Face – Make sure you are connecting with loved ones. They are there to support you and empower you on your path and in your endeavors.

I move through my day with conscious intention. What can help me move through life with greater ease?

Desert Wind – Use your awareness of your surroundings and your intuition for more than just searching for danger and risk. When you seek the beauty in the world around you, it carves out a new perspective and makes those struggles you are encountering feel a bit easier to contend with.

I actively engage with the world around me. What new path can open up to me when I fully immerse myself in the here and now?

Caterpillar – You allow yourself to better see the beauty in the world around you as well as within yourself when you open yourself up more fully to the present. This allows you to transform how you see the world, and through that transformation, transform yourself into a better version of yourself as well.

I embody the wisdom of the power of now. How can I carry this deeper awareness forward?

Fetus – Remember that this is a new path and you aren’t going to be a pro at it from the start. Instead of berating yourself for mistakes, create a place of acceptance to help nurture this new growth.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Dried Red Maple Leaf for Adaptability and Connection
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration, Clarity, and Determination
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Ammonite for a Sense of Stability During Times of Change
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: SUSTAIN YOURSELF ORACLE

When I and a few others together went to search for those that broke into the garage, I joined up with the cop instead of someone I might not trust as much to help keep me safe if something went awry.