Sweater Weather
Clouds roll in
and temperatures
drop
and as crisp air
slips into lungs
pulled deep
to cleanse
fingers reach
to touch
fingertips
with yours
to tease
light touches
along your palm
before sliding into
your larger hand
Author: Twist the Leaf
Chance… and Faith
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Temperance card, which is traditionally a representation of moderation, balance, slowing down, practicing patience, and can at times represent a connection between the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
As the angel pours from cup to cup in this card, their eyes are closed. This represents not skill or even moderation… but rather that the transition is done through faith.
This card says that you don’t have to control every aspect of the world around you, and that some things can be left up to fate or chance… and that in doing so? They will still turn out okay.
DECK USED: TAROT OF THE UNKNOWN
Fridays are the closest I can get to a “day off” during the holiday rush. Fridays are ship-out-days, which means I get a change to breathe after the packages have been dropped off. I used this time today to take a much needed nap.
Gideon’s Challenge
Bed Time
In the forest
among the stones
even the moss
shifts its colors
to greet winter’s
chilly nip
with a
fuzzy red beard
like a blanket
as the
most tender
of green
is put to bed
until spring
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Merriment and Camaraderie
Today’s meditation was skipped.
Today’s draw is the Three of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of friendships, merriment, celebration, and camaraderie.
Okay, so I had my Thanksgiving a few days early, and I have no plans of celebrating tonight… but that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate that this card popped up on Thanksgiving Day. In fact? I love that.
I love the idea that people are gathering, loved ones spending time together with good food in warm homes and enjoying each others company.
Drinks or no drinks, there’s something special about this idea and it lightens my heart to know that even if not every household is celebrating in this way? Many are… and having a wonderful time filled with gratitude and appreciation for each other and the time they are spending together.
DECK USED: CATTITUDE TAROT
Today is an orders day, and I’ve been working hard at getting orders done after having spent Tuesday night away from home and Wednesday on the road. That said… I’ve been eating on a timer so that I don’t forget.
Gideon’s Challenge
Just Because
Sweet gifts
made by hand
filled
with the energy
of the heart
arrive
and as envelope
opens
breath catches
and a smile
spreads
along with
the glow
of warmth
they bring to bear
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Creating Joy From Within Oracle Reading
Topic: How can I create joy from within?
Focus On Now – Create – Only you can create happiness into your life. Don’t look to others for this, but seek out those things that make you happy. Instead, look to yourself and what brings you joy, then do yourself the kindness of carving out time for these things.
Release the Past – Connections – Learn to lean into the things that make you feel content and happy, including those people from your past that bring you joy… and release the rest. It’s through positive connections that you create positive results in your life.
Embrace the Unknown – Support – Don’t take for granted that people that love you and seek to support you in all of your endeavors. Allow yourself to be open to their support as you step into the unknown, for they are there to help you along your path… even when it’s dark and you can’t see the way.
Twisting the Leaf 