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

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The @GlitterbyInk #JuneSun25 Challenge
Summer Sunlight Prompt for June 14 : Heat

Today’s draw is the Six of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of public accolades, societal expectations, people pleasing, and peer pressure.

Your successes don’t need public acclaim or peer approval. You don’t need others to validate your abilities or accomplishments. They still need to be celebrated, though, even if it’s a quiet meal of your favorite treat or having a good time doing something you love.

Temari Sushi? Is gorgeous and delicious, and an absolutely huge pain in the ass to make. It’s a celebratory treat, not everyday fare. It’s served during times of celebration because sometimes something special is just what hits the spot when it comes to celebrating whatever it is you are celebrating. That time spent?  That is the gift. It makes the Temari that much more special.

The message in today’s card is that sometimes it’s not enough to acknowledge your accomplishments.  Instead, try celebrating them, no matter whether it’s with others or on your own.

As for the heat prompt?  Well, I don’t know about you, but I felt like I was being roasted by this one. Maybe you did too.

DECK USED:  ANIME FOOD TAROT

@LightningWildflower‘s June Tarot Challenge
Gratitude Prompts for June 13th thru 15th

What simple blessings do I often overlook?

Butterfly – You are often so focused on what needs to be done in the future, struggling with change, or what has to be done to reach your goals, that you forget there are a myriad of fleeting moments to enjoy in the present.

It’s important to remember that things happen when they happen for a reason, and often that reason is to slow you down and bring into focus what you can enjoy and appreciate in the present.

How can I honor the gifts I’ve been given?

Turtle – Again we are brought to focus on the rhythms and cycles of life, and how slowing down helps us to appreciate what’s going on around us in the present. Don’t be in such a hurry to move forward. Instead, work on savoring where you are now.

What daily experiences bring me joy?

Hawk – You enjoy being able to step back and see things from different perspectives instead of depending on just your own. This allows you a broader picture and helps you to better understand not just yourself, but also others and the world around you.

You also enjoy the empowering aspect of being decisive in a crisis.

Other elements included in this reading:
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration and Clarity
Orange Aventurine Leaves for Pause and Reflection

DECK USED: EXPANSIVE ANIMAL ORACLE ICONICS DECK

I used this evening to work on catching up on back-logged blog posts.  I was falling behind, which is a bit silly since everything was already written up and just needed proofreading in order to be posted.