Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and one of the free meditations from the FitBit app. It was uneventful and I struggled to stay settled and comfortable for the duration of the meditation. I did continue to practice bringing my focus back to my breath, though… so the “practice” part is still on point.
Today’s draw is The Moon card combined with the affirmation “Just one day at a time.”
When life feels uncertain, we can begin to feel overwhelmed. Everything begins to feel like a threat to what we hold dear and we either shut down and hide or that uncertainty can cause anxiety to run out of control.
The encouragement in today’s cards is that when we are feeling this way, we don’t shut down… but downsize. Instead of allowing all of the future possibilities and troubles that could come, focus only on the present. On today and only today. Tomorrow will take care of itself.
DECK USED: NEW MOON TAROT AND IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY 2024 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR BY KATE ALLAN
@Lionharts #TheJanuaryTarot 2024 January Initiation Prompt
Questions for January 26th thru 28th
Select a Court card/suit that represents qualities you wish to embody at this moment.
Queen of Cups – I am so tired of being overwhelmed by my emotions and confused by them. I sit within the Page of Cups, striving to learn more emotional intelligence and to understand my emotions better, when what I really want is just a little bit more stability in those emotions and to see them as a good thing instead of as a challenge.
How can I deepen my understanding of these qualities and integrate them into my daily life for personal mastery?
Seven of Pentacles – Be patient. It’s only through experience that you can grow into a greater emotional intelligence. It can’t be rushed.
What intentional practices can support my personal mastery journey?
Three of Cups – Share with friends and have more fun. It’s hard for you to share your feelings with others, but if you can cut loose from the rigid standards you hold yourself to and share more, you will in turn better support your efforts in this area.
How can I empower my daily actions to reflect the qualities embodied by this chosen card?
The Tower Rx – Avoid catastrophizing troubles and trials. It helps nothing and keeps you ramped up and shut down.
DECK USED: NEW MOON TAROT
I laid down when I was hurting instead of pushing myself harder.
Today’s meditation was twelve minutes long and was one of the #DailyCalm sessions with the Calm app. The session today was a “loving kindness” practice that had to do with directing loving kindness first toward yourself, then towards loved ones, and then towards those that have wronged you or irritate you in some way.
Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was one of the #dailycalm sessions from the Calm app. The topic of the session was about intrusive thoughts during meditation, and how instead of trying to push them away or squelch them, it is better to tell them “thank you, but not now”. In doing so, we give them room to resurface later instead of trying to kill them off and ending up with them fighting back in response. It also removes the self judgement of telling yourself that you’re not “good at” meditation, allowing you to practice without harsh judgements and less frustration.
Twisting the Leaf 