Recently, I went on a date that didn’t quite spark. We gathered to enjoy live music, a backdrop of vibrant energy and rhythm. It was probably one of the most beautiful dates I've ever been on. The audience sat amidst the blooming flowers on a flower farm, the folk singer and her guitar on the… Continue reading Dating Disappointments: Embracing Rejection
Isn't it curious how we're drawn to like-minded souls, even as adults? We're still navigating high school cliques, seeking familiarity and connection. At work, for instance, we naturally gravitate toward colleagues who share our humor, our rhythm, or even our taste in coffee. It feels easy and safe, like that coworker who gets us. A… Continue reading The Beauty of Diversity: Expanding Perspectives and Belonging | The Clever Confidante
For both September and October, the energy of the Two of Pentacles is our guide - a card that captures the art of juggling life's many demands with grace and adaptability. The image of a young man deftly balancing two large coins, connected by an infinity-shaped ribbon, symbolizes the continuous flow of responsibilities, and the… Continue reading September & October: Balancing Act
A recent realization struck me: the version myself that emerges can vary significantly depending on the company I keep. As I reflected on this insight, I recognized the importance of seeking relationships where I genuinely like the version of myself that appears when I am with them. This understanding highlights just how crucial it is… Continue reading Choose Connections Where You Like the Version of Yourself
August's themes are of nostalgia, reflection, and reconnecting with the past. For this month, I drew the Six of Cups. The Six of Cups typically depicts two children, one offering a cup filled with flowers to the other, with several other flower-filled cups around them The Six of Cups symbolizes nostalgia, childhood memories, and the… Continue reading August: Reconnect with Joy
As we move into July it is a month ripe and pregnant with potential and possibility. For this month, I drew the Queen of Cups. The Queen of Cups shows a mature woman on a throne holding a cup. She symbolizes a woman who embodies love, kindness, and sensitivity. She is in flow with nature… Continue reading July: Nurture Emotions
Teaching high school students, I see how quickly they want to grow up. They think that once they leave high school, their parents' home, and all the rules, that’s when their life will start. That’s when it’ll all be 'better.' Watching this play out year after year, it struck me that high school students eager… Continue reading The “If Only” Trap
Whether basking in the glow of newfound romance, nursing a tender heart, or simply seeking clarity in matters of love and partnership, this tarot spread can illuminate your path or offer solace to your soul. Love can uplift us to soaring heights or plunge us into despair. And sometimes, maybe even often, we grapple with… Continue reading 5-Card Love & Partnership Spread
Day Twenty-Eight: Mapping the Journey Ahead We've ended the "Shadow Seeker," exploring themes of Childhood Wounds, Fears & Insecurities, Desire & Jealousy, and Anger, Resentment, & Forgiveness. Each week, we have shown courageously and compassionately as we have faced some of our darker emotions, uncovering what lies beneath. This week's journey through exploring anger, resentment,… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: Anger, Resentment, & Forgiveness
Day Twenty-Seven: Visualization of Reconciliation Welcome to the week four meditation for the Shadow Seeker journey. For this session, you can follow the recorded meditation by The Clever Confidante, available on Spotify and most streaming services. During the meditation, visualize confronting the source of your anger. What would an ideal resolution or reconciliation look like?… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: Anger, Resentment, & Forgiveness
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