Today’s meditation was Today’s meditation was a ten minute Daily Calm session from the @Calm app.

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Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Nine of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of boundaries, defensive maneuvers, and protection of what you hold dear.

The Nine of Wands has then been combined with the Movement card from The Nourished Heart Oracle, which says, “I moved my body for pleasure, not for punishment.”

I would venture to guess that there is at least 20% of humanity that enjoys exercising. I am, unfortunately, not one of those 20% of the population. Don’t get me wrong, I used to be. Hiking, biking, trail running, weights, swimming… I loved all of else things and more.

Over time, though, pain has worn me down. All of these activities heighten my pain, and require more recovery time than before. I’m not talking the soreness of being out of shape, but rather the stiffness of damaged joints, inflammation, and old injuries. The kind of things that don’t ease up no matter how in shape you are.

Nowadays it’s a careful balance between how much my body can take and how much recovery time will be needed. After all, I still need to be able to work and carry on with the day-to-day, which means I can’t be laid up for too long. Neither can I afford the assistance of a physical therapist, chiropractor, and massage therapist on a regular basis.

The message in today’s Nine of Wands and affirmation card is a reminder that it’s okay to do things at a pace that helps “keep the dumpster fire from burning down your home”. Movement is important, but do it at a sustainable pace and pick those things you enjoy to do. Your enjoyment makes the hurdles less painful and the experience more fun.

DECKS USED:  NO.0 TAROT PURPLE EDITION AND THE NOURISHED HEART ORACLE

September Prompts by @forgotten.dumpling & @ml.mecham
Prompt for September 27th : my winter heart splintered

I remember losing you
to the darkness
(Five of Hearts atop King of Hearts)
as you became smaller and smaller
(Six of Spades)
and I crumbled a little at a time
under a responsibility I wasn’t made for
(Five of Spades atop Jack of Diamonds)
when I realized your shoes
were far too big for me to fill
and far too heavy for me to walk in
(Jack of Hearts and Ten of Clubs)

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Gneiss Stone for Patience in Moments of Discomfort
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: UNDER THE MOON PLAYING CARDS MIDNIGHT EDITION

@lightningwildflower‘s September Self-Talk Challenge
Prompts for September 26th and 27th

Sun trine Pluto, Full Moon in Aries – What bold action can help me step into my authentic self?

Ace of Swords and Corvis

Communicate with those that truly care about you and your well-being. Allow them to see and hear how you are truly feeling, as well as what that negative voice in your head is secretly whispering to you. Let them provide the emotional support that you need by listening to those thoughts and feelings that you try so hard to keep to yourself.

Mars enters Leo – How can I act courageously in a way that feels true to me?

The Lovers and Dorian

Allow yourself to like what you like, connect in the ways you are most comfortable connecting, and let others see that being different means being uniquely special instead of a reject or freak.

It is in your authenticity where you truly shine, and at the same time encourage others to do the same.

Other elements included in this reading:
Black Spruce Needles to Boost Self-Confidence and Positive Thinking
Dried Rosebuds for Potential and Beauty Waiting to Unfold
Dried Purple Heather Flowers for Independence and Luck
Green Aventurine for Harmony and Balance of the Heart
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: NO.0 TAROT PURPLE EDITION AND KUTE AFFLICTIONS CARDS VISITING HOURS SERIES

I’ve ordered myself a pair of night-driving clip-ons for my glasses. It feels like the starbursts and glare from my astigmatism is getting worse over time. I’m hoping they might help.