Today’s meditation was a self-directed ten minute session, focused upon the “Comfort Zone” card from The Az Oracle (shown) by @Sunni_Chapman and the guidance that came with that card.

That guidance says, “There’s a lot of chatter out there about leaving your comfort zone, and while that can be absolutely invigorating, I suggest taking your comfort zone with you! How? By bringing whatever comforts you, INTO your explorations, whether they are inner ones, outer ones, business ones, personal ones, relationship ones or otherwise… add some of your comforts to the mix!”

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The @GlitterbyInk #SeptemberSoul25 Challenge
Seeds of Intention Prompt for September 11th : Alignment
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Eight of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of willful ignorance, self-imposed restrictions, turning a blind eye (especially when it can be harmful to self), and entertaining a victim mentality.

Okay, so… confession time. I have a tendency to play ostrich when I’m overwhelmed or angry about something. My very first inclination in those times is to pretend whatever it is… isn’t there. That it just doesn’t exist. Honestly? This willful ignorance sometimes pays off. Whatever it is sort itself out without my input or interference, or simply goes away on its own.

There’s a risk here, though.

The risk is that whatever is amiss becomes the new norm, and that by turning a blind eye to that situation I’ve begin to acclimate to this new norm without even realizing it.

When that happens again and again, it then becomes like that saying on how if you drop a frog into boiling water, it will jump out; but if you put it in first, and then slowly heat the water, soon you have frog soup without the frog ever even moving.

I don’t want to be frog soup.

This is why people stand up for their values, speak up when something doesn’t seem right, and protest when their rights or the rights of others are violated.

Today’s message ask us to consider… Are you listening to your moral compass and standing by your personal ethics and values? Or are you sticking your head in the sand and just hoping it will pass (whatever “it” is) regardless of the potential consequences? If the latter, what happens when the pot begins to boil and it’s then too late to say or do anything?

DECK USED:  JONASA JAUS TAROT 8th EDITION AND THE AZ ORACLE

#DiscordTarotholicsSep2025 Challenge
Prompt for September 11th and 12th

Your Addiction – Stability (Juniper), safety (Pansy), and security (Balsamroot).

You’ve spent a long time developing these qualities in your life, and enjoy the fruits of those laborers. You are so focused, even now, I’m creating these things, though, that you often forget that there is more to life than that foundation you have so diligently built for yourself.

How to Introduce Moderation – Don’t allow that clever dark side of negativity and pessimism within you to get the wiggle room it needs to take root and make itself at home (Fox and Fae). Instead, make sure you are making time to get out in nature. Healing resides there if you’re willing to soak it in (Quiet Spot).

What personal growth should you be directing energy toward at this time?

You need to continue to focus on fostering the positivity and optimism (Camu Camu) needed to ease your anxieties (Ginger) and help you stay clear headed (Cerato).

You can’t think clearly when you’re anxieties are running wild, and your anxieties are fed by your natural tendency toward pessimism and negative self talk. You’ve been working for quite some time on the personal growth of slipping more positivity and optimism into your life, and you need to continue on this path.

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Dried Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Citrine for Energy Lift (easing the weight of heavy energies)
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: SIBYL OF THE FLORA ORACLE, MARY FEYWOOD POSTCARD SET, ASTRO HERBAL ORACLE COLLECTION (I – III)

I picked up some chocolatey cereal at the store for breakfast tomorrow.