Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was one of the #DailyCalm sessions in the @Calm app. The session for today was about welcoming our emotions instead of pushing back against them.

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The @GlitterbyInk #JulyJoy25 Challenge
Celebration of Joy Prompt for July 12 : Dreams
Daily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Wheel of Fortune, which is traditionally a representation of luck (both good and bad), changing circumstances, the ups and downs of life, and the cyclical nature of life and the world.

If we leave everything up to chance, we will miss out on achieving those things we dream of.

Yes, pushing too hard is definitely a thing; it leads to overwhelm and burnout. But, not pushing hard enough is also a thing; it often lead to dissatisfaction and apathy.

We have dreams for a reason. They inspire us to achieve things that we want in life and motivate us to act in our best interest. Yes, good things (and bad) will come to us either way, as this is how the universe creates a balance, but the universe is not going to fulfill your dreams without at least some of effort on your part. Often, that means a -lot- of effort.

This means not giving up at the first sign of struggle, and taking the wrenches that the universe tries to throw into the works in stride.

Our dreams are how we keep fighting the good fight, even when it feels like the deck is stacked against you, or the whims of fate try to get in the way. Today’s message is a reminder that achieving our dreams is not free, and requires riding out both the good and the bad times that life throws our way. This card and prompt combo is an encouragement to use your dreams as inspiration that directs your path, and motivation to keep going.

DECK USED:  TAROTWEAVER ROLEPLAYING GAME TAROT  DECK

@LightningWildflower‘s July Tarot Challenge
Resist Prompts for July 10 – 12

In what area of my life would saying ‘no’ more often best serve me?

Four of Pentacles and Between Two Worlds – When you are waffling between save or spend, take time to consider how this money is best suited instead of making snap decisions. Blowing through every cent won’t create stability, but neither will being so stringent that you then end up rebelling against the restrictions of being too miserly.

Where am I being asked to challenge what I’ve accepted as normal?

Page of Wands; Sacrifice atop Riddle Me This – Self sacrifice is not the only way to support those in your life that need it. You are simply ignoring and/or rejecting other options out of hand. Part of this is because giving this kind of support is new to you and you are still learning, and those teaching you are the ones benefiting from the methods currently in use. You need to work at thinking outside the box.

What do I need to rebel against?

Six of Swords and Wheel of Fortune – Although bailing on things isn’t always the answer, and sometimes you have to ride things out instead, that doesn’t mean that you can’t walk away if you need to for your own good. Don’t forget that option is always there for you, and that it’s also okay to be too stubborn to take it… as long as it’s you making the choice.

Other elements included in this reading:
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECKS USED: RAINBOW TAROT AND MERMAIDS ORACLE

I did the yard work today so that I wouldn’t have to do it next week when it’s hotter out.