Today’s meditation was an untimed (probably about thirty minutes) breath work session during a dental appointment.

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The @hippiepixie333 #Escapril2026 Challenge

Prompt for April 3rd : glass memory

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

Today’s draw is the Queen of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of a receptive alpha energy, personality, or person in the area of one’s knowledge, education, logic, ambitions, or communication. This can often translate into themes that have to do with the people that foster you through tough love and sharp-tongued advice.

Most of the time, what we remember about any situation or experience isn’t the whole story. It’s -our- story; nothing more and nothing less.

This is because we see the world and everything in it through a lens that is created from our past experience, emotions, and personal opinions. This is why many people can see or experience the same event, but remember it completely differently.

The message in today’s Queen of Swords and “glass memory” prompt is a reminder of this unique personal lens is something that we all have, and is causes us to see things differently than others. Thus, shared experiences may still be experienced completely differently from person to person, depending on who is involved. Don’t expect everyone to see the same thing you do, for that personal lens will color their experience in ways that you may not be able to perceive.

DECK USED:  TAROT SHOBER (trimmed borders)

@Lionharts #TheAprilTarot Root & Rise Challenge

The Roots Prompts for April 2nd and 3rd

What is supporting my growth, even if I rarely acknowledge it?

The Star and Looking Glass – Even though some people linger, it may not be to offer loyalty or positivity in your life. It may look like loyalty, but be something else entirely that’s keeping them around. In these instances, “steadfast” and “always there” doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re there for your well-being or to help you in any way.

Yet, even then, they may have a place in your life where they can provide positive experiences and new perspectives. It’s okay to keep these people in your life and allow them to provide support… without giving them your unconditional trust.

This is the difference between friendships and acquaintances.

Where do I already have enough, despite the urge to seek more?

Two of Swords and Feral – Consider that you already have enough on your plate without adding more choices, options, and opportunities into the mix. Stand up for your boundaries and say “no” when others ask you to expend more than you’re ready to on them.

If you don’t stand end up for yourself, who will?

Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Cedar Bundle for Protection from Negative Influences
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Foraged Silver Maple Key for Bouncing Back to Thrive
Bird Figurine for Fostering Hope, Positivity, and Renewal
Desert Rose for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: DUST || ONYX TAROT AND PLANTED NOT BURIED ORACLE

@lightningwildflower‘s April Energetic Shifts Challenge

Prompt for April 1st and 2nd

Full Moon in Libra: What relationship truth is being illuminated for me?

Five of Swords and Seven of Swords – Times of conflict are not necessarily the end of the world, nor are others involved stealing anything from you by having a different opinion from your own.

Sort out your feelings about W’s homophobia before they visit at the end of the month. You can still enjoy their visit and not have it turned ugly, if you work on soring things out for yourself internally first.

Settle: What does inner harmony look like?

The Hermit and Page of Wands – Time alone doing the things you love to do and pouring your passion into your creative endeavors.

Sometimes it’s nice just to have some quiet time to really focus on a project and get into “the flow” for a while instead of having to be distracted by those around you.

You find this quiet time in the grip of “flow” as a time of inner harmony when you feel most in tune with yourself.

Other elements included in this reading:
Japanese Cherry Leaf as a Reminder of Life’s Fleeting Moments
Foraged Parmeliaceae Lichen for a “Breath of Fresh Air”
Dried Lavender Bundle for Calming and Comfort
Dark Lepidolite for Facilitating Calm Transitions
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED:  TAROT SHOBER (trimmed borders)

This is a catch up post, and I’m not entirely sure what the self kindness was for this day.