Today’s meditation was fourteen minutes long, and was one of the #DailyCalm sessions from the @Calm app.

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The @GlitterbyInk #SeptemberSoul25 Challenge
Seeds of Intention Prompt for September 17th : Expansion
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Ace of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of the seed of new beginnings in the area of one’s thoughts, intellect, education, logic and reason, ambition, or communication.

I have “foot in mouth disease”. That is to say that I have a great amount of skill at “saying the wrong thing at the wrong time”. My saving grace is that every once in an extremely rare while, I also say just the right thing at the right time.

The illustration on today’s card looks like a Knight, but is actually the Ace of the suit. This reminds us that sometimes it’s better to not speak, for we don’t know as much as we think we do. When you leap forward to be the first one to speak, you miss the opportunity to listen, observe, and learn.

The message in today’s card is a reminder that the wise listen first, then speak. Don’t be so eager to open you mouth before you’ve gathered all the facts… including the ones you didn’t yet know existed. When you take a moment to listen first, you expand your horizons beyond your own knowledge.

DECK USED: HUSH TAROT

@de_tarotjuf Time for Yourself
#detarotjufseptembertarotchallenge
Prompts for September 17th and 18th

How can I clarify my goals?

Ace of Cups; The Bobcat and Blackthorn – Take the time needed to get in touch with your emotions. Your goals require more input than just good logical reasoning. You need to allow your emotions input as well, and not just on the end results you’re looking to achieve, but also about the journey to get there.

As emotions are not your strong suit, it’s important to take extra time to make sure they are being included. This connection cannot be rushed.

What energizes me when I think about them?

Eight of Swords; The Spider and Passionflower atop The Marten and Foxglove – The ability to block out the world and turn your focus fully on your creative spark and the endeavors born from it. Creativity is your way to play, and through it you enjoy things more. To energize and motivate you toward your goals, creativity needs to be included, in the same way seasoning interspersed throughout food makes the meal taste better.