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Finding the Positive for November 29 – 30

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These Card of the Day readings are a mental health exercise (suggested by my shrink) used to help counterbalance my natural tendency toward pessimism, negative inner narratives, and depression. The request posed to the cards is, “A positive message to carry with me throughout my day and foster perspective.”

Hudes Tarot, Green Tarot, Christmas Affirmation Cards

November 29

Today’s meditation was skipped. (I took a pretty long nap instead.)

Eight of Swords – Don’t let that negative inner narrative that’s going on in your head cause you to be blind to what’s going on around you and the accomplishments that you are achieving. If you let it, that inner narrative of yours will create its own unpleasant reality for you, blinding you to life’s more positive aspects and joys.

DECK USED: HUDES TAROT AND CHRISTMAS AFFIRMATION CARDS

November 30

Today’s meditation was skipped.

Two of Cups – “Feeling worried doesn’t mean that anything BAD is going to happen. You’re going to get through this just fine; you always find a way.” Your anxiety has been a good deal higher than normal, and that overflow has spilled over the edge of the cup from being centered in the holiday rush to touching other parts of your life.  You need to reach out to others that care about you for help in keeping this under control. Two is better than one in this situation, so when your anxiety flares, let others help you in carrying the weight of your worry.

DECK USED: GREEN TAROT AND CHRISTMAS AFFIRMATION CARDS

Finding the Positive for November 27 – 28

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These Card of the Day readings are a mental health exercise (suggested by my shrink) used to help counterbalance my natural tendency toward pessimism, negative inner narratives, and depression. The request posed to the cards is, “A positive message to carry with me throughout my day and foster perspective.”

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November 27

Today’s meditation was skipped.

Page of Cups – “Every time you thought life would defeat you, you were wrong.” The Page of Cups is about creativity and self expression. It’s about the emotions and learning how to connect with them as well as with others.  Today, it’s a reminder that your emotions are not insignificant, and that it harms you and your outlook on the world when you try to bury them.  This doesn’t mean that you have to sink in and wallow in them, especially when those emotions may not be all that positive… but it means you need to be open to learning how to better acknowledge them instead of trying to push them away.

DECK USED: TAROT OF UNKNOWN SHADOWS AND CHRISTMAS AFFIRMATION CARDS

November 28

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was one of the Daily Calm sessions from the Calm app. Its topic was self consideration.

The meditation session pointed out how thoughts of self-judgement, berating ourselves, and telling ourselves we are not enough in our self-talk aren’t things we would say to others. It spoke of self-compassion involving creating a space within ourselves free of judgement where we can respond to our frustrations and failures with kindness and care. It finished with a reminder that when your inner voice starts in with criticisms, to counter them with love.

Nine of Pentacles – “You are doing enough. It’s going to be okay.” Stop pushing the narrative of how much you have to do and are lacking, and instead pay attention to how far you’ve come and how much you’ve accomplished. Celebrate your wins… even the small ones. Don’t let them go by unacknowledged.

DECK USED: ORGANIC ELEMENTS TAROT AND CHRISTMAS AFFIRMATION CARDS

Finding the Positive for November 13 – 15

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Art Nouveau Steampunk Tarot, Tarot Vert, The Gloomy Tarot, Positive Affirmations Oracle

November 13

Ten of Wands – Keep in mind that sometimes things feel uncertain not because you are wandering into unknown territory, but because you’re putting too much of the responsibility for the adventure you’re embarking on on your own shoulders. Not all explorations are scary, but they can feel that way when you’re overwhelmed and struggling.

DECK USED: STEAMPUNK ART NOUVEAU TAROT AND CYNTHIA ELLIOTT’S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION ORACLE

November 14

Knight of Swords – Life and your path forward within it is a journey of strategy. Make sure as you move forward and plan your next steps that you are prioritizing your own wants and needs. Live your life for you and remember that it’s yours to do with as you wish.  If things aren’t how you want them to be, remember that only you can take action to change the situation.

DECK USED: TAROT VERT AND CYNTHIA ELLIOTT’S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION ORACLE

November 15

Four of Cups – It’s okay to be different and not toe the party line. We are all meant to be unique. Don’t allow what others want from you to convince you that what makes you special is something to smother, bury, or hide.  Let your freak flag fly, and allow others to see who you really are.  In doing so, you carve out your own niche instead of trying to fit yourself into one that’s not right for you.

DECK USED: THE GLOOMY TAROT AND CYNTHIA ELLIOTT’S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION ORACLE

Finding the Positive for November 10 – 12

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Firethereal Tarot, Beautiful Beasts Tarot, Positive Affirmations Oracle

November 10

The Lovers – Reach out to others when you are feeling down instead of retreating into yourself.  You’ve been taught to keep negative emotions to yourself, but it is a far healthier and better choice to surround yourself with loved ones who can provide you with a beacon of light to follow out of the darkness when you’re feeling down.   Don’t go with the comfortable choice of staying in the dark… go with the healthy choice instead.

DECK USED: FIRETHEREAL TAROT AND CYNTHIA ELLIOTT’S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION ORACLE

November 12

Death – It might not align with your nature of going with the flow until you -need- to speak up, but sometimes it’s important to share your opinions and thoughts on things… even when maybe they’re not welcome or desired.  Say your piece and make sure you’re heard, as you often offer a change in viewpoint others need to see, and support to keep people strong in times of change.

DECK USED: BEAUTIFUL BEASTS TAROT AND CYNTHIA ELLIOTT’S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION ORACLE

Finding the Positive for November 7 – 9

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Ethereal Dreams Tarot, Ethereal Avatar Tarot, Esmerlize Tarot, and Positive Affirmations Oracle

November 7

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Knight of Swords – You are intelligent and clever, and these qualities are always on your side whenever you face any challenge.  You are a force to be reckoned with, someone that is able to think outside the box and expand your horizons in order to further your goals.

DECK USED: ERETHEREAL GILDED TAROT AND CYNTHIA ELLIOTT’S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION ORACLE

November 8

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Seven of Cups – There is no need or reason to explain yourself when you make the choices that are best for you. No one is owed an explanation if you are not inclined to offer one, or is it necessary to share your moments of deliberation if you don’t feel like doing so. Don’t allow others to pressure you into sharing when you’d rather not.

DECK USED: ETHEREAL AVATAR TAROT AND CYNTHIA ELLIOTT’S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION ORACLE

November 9

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Seven of Pentacles – It’s important that you choose what you want to focus on over the long haul.  If you spend all of your time focused upon the negative, then over time, that’s what you grow in your heart, your mind, and your life as a whole.  Take time to see the wonder and beauty in the world, allow yourself to be open to the positive even during the most difficult times, and you will allow the seeds of positivity to germinate in the soil of your personal winter.

DECK USED: ESMERLIZE DECK AND CYNTHIA ELLIOTT’S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION ORACLE

Finding the Positive for November 4 – 6

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Somnia Tarot Illustrated Edition, Tarot de la Sorciere, Folk Lore Tarot, and Positive Affirmation Oracle

November 4

King of Wands – Today you will need to make choices that feed into which direction you are  going as you step forward.  Make sure you make choices that align with your goals and what you want for yourself and others, and in doing so you inspire others to do the same for themselves, and back you in your endeavors as well.

DECK USED: SOMNIA TAROT ILLUSTRATED EDITION AND CYNTHIA ELLIOTT’S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION ORACLE

November 5

Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Six of Swords – well the way from seeing the things that you need to get done today as a chore, and see the message form of play instead. There’s no reason you can’t have fun while you work. It transforms the tasks you need to get done into something you want to do and enjoy.

DECK USED: TAROT DE LA SORCIÈRE AND CYNTHIA ELLIOTT’S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION ORACLE

November 6

 Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…

Two of Pentacles – Sometimes it’s just not possible to fit as many things on your plate as you’d like. You can only juggle so much, and there’s no shame in letting something go because you need to.  Walking away is  a form of self care.  Pick and choose what you put on your plate.  Be discerning.  Accept that sometimes we can’t do everything we want to do and we have to pick and choose in order to maintain balance in our lives.

DECK USED: FOLK LORE TAROT AND CYNTHIA ELLIOTT’S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION ORACLE