Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was one of the #DailyTrip sessions in the @Calm app.

The topic of today’s meditation was focused upon “What simple pleasures can I tune into today?”

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Today’s draw is the Hanged Man, which is traditionally a representation of taking a pause, considering alternate perspectives, relaxing into difficult situations, surrender, or letting go.

Stillness is the blessing that allows you to notice what you would otherwise miss.

Sometimes it can be difficult to partake in that stillness. A moment of pause can feel unnecessary, a waste of valuable time, or even counter productive. This go-go-go attitude might get you places, but you’re missing a lot of really important things along the way.

When you pause instead, you are given the opportunity to experience more, explore in depth, and find pleasure in the process.

The message in today’s card combined with the theme of today’s meditation is a reminder to slow down and savor, even when you feel like you can’t afford the time. Do it anyway. In doing so you are allowing more richness into your current journey and your life as a whole.

DECK USED:  TERRA ARCANAE : THE EARTH TAROT

#detarotjufmeitarotchallenge Tea With the Queens Challenge by @de_tarotjuf
Tea with the Queen of Cups : Emotional Intelligence and Care
Prompts for May 22 – 24

What does empathy mean to me?

Responsibility and Vigilance – You often see empathy is something that creates a responsibility in you to help. This is because you are experiencing their emotions on a personal level, which in turn triggers that “need to fix it” reaction within you.

For this reason you’re often extremely careful in how far you’re willing to dip into other people’s problems and emotions. This vigilance allows you to avoid getting too involved, and thus too invested.

You see sympathy is a better option, for you can listen to their problems without involving your own emotions in the process.

What dreams do I have that I can explore?

Integrity – Make sure you were seeking out those that are true to themselves, and appreciate you being true to yourself as well. Don’t give time to those that lie to you or use deception to get their way, as integrity is one of those things at the top of your list when it comes to valuing both yourself and others. Take care not to cut others slack in this area.

How can I further develop my emotional well-being?

Romance – Work on enhancing those rose colored glasses. Your down-to-earth dependency on logic often causes you to miss out on opportunities for new emotional experiences and the resulting emotional growth. Let your emotions flow and wear them on your sleeve, rather than keeping them bottled up inside.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Picture Jasper for Sense of Proportion and Grounding
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: GLIMMER ENLIGHTENMENT CARDS

This is a catch up post, and I’m not entirely sure what the self kindness was for this day.