Today’s meditation was about fifteen minutes long, and was a self guided meditation done in the dentist chair while the hygienist did the scaling on my teeth.

During today’s meditation, I focused on the information in the graphic about otters and their rocks.  I had no idea that otters had special rocks, or a pocket to carry one around in.  I think that’s incredibly sweet, though. I’m a big fan of otters and often watch them play in live zoo feeds, as well as in rescue/recovery videos and other social media.  They are very playful and community minded, and I i find the idea that they have this “one good thing” that they choose to carry with them wherever they go to be incredibly sweet.

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The @GlitterbyInk #AprilFinds25 Challenge
Lost and Found Prompt for April 2 : Balance

Today’s draw is the Four of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of dejection, refusal of assistance, contemplative moments, meditation, and feelings of apathy.

In looking at this card, I don’t see a lot of apathy, but I do see displeasure on the face of the Fae as he looks into the mirror he holds in his hand.  Combined with the water he soaks in, which feels like stewing in one’s emotions, I find that the message in today’s card when combined with the meditation for today is to be careful what you take with you, because even the little things matter.

Whatever we choose to carry with us as we move through life influences our emotional perspective on everything else. We can carry our dissatisfaction with life or the things in it with us, or we can let them go and instead carry with us the things that bring us joy.  It’s a choice. It requires choosing to let go of the bad, and instead focus on the good.  In doing so, we stew ourselves in pleasure and happiness, instead of dissatisfaction and discontent. Which way would you rather tip the scales?

DECK USED:  FAERIES AND MAGICAL CREATURES TAROT

#DiscordTarotholicsApr2025 Challenge
Prompts for April 3rd thru 5th

What is the most valuable thing you can do for yourself this month?

Heartfelt Square – Allow your heart to have a say instead of always leaning into logic and reason. You’ll feel happier and healthier if you give your heart a chance to speak as well rather than disregarding its input as irrational and thus irrelevant.

What is the most valuable thing you can do for yourself this month?

Rose Square – Get out and get your hands in the dirt. Play with the flowers. Plant some of the beauty into your life that will then grow into something joyous that will sustain you for the months to come.

What is the most valuable thing you can do for others this month?

Levantine Square – Stay calm and serene. Being reactionary hurts the situation and helps no one. Others need you to be levelheaded and not fly off the handle this spring.

What good is ready to come into bloom in your life with spring’s arrival?

Daisy Wheel Square – You are being given the opportunity to be the eye of the storm both for yourself, as well as for others. Focus on being that calm space were a break can be taken and a breath of fresh air pulled in. The moment of calm, and even happiness, in chaos.

What can you do to encourage this arrival?

April Square – Instead of looking forward to the future or back into the past. Your priority needs to be in the present for the time being. Stay focused on the here and now. Make sure that you are leaning into meditations that focus on current circumstances and awareness of what’s going on around you in the now.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Aventurine Goddess for Harmony and Balance of the Heart
Citrine for Energy Lift (easing the weight of heavy energies)
Selenite Spoon for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: THE GRANNY SQUARES CARD DECK

I took a total of two naps today.  One in the morning after my dentist appointment, and a second one in the evening before supper.