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
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
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
June is sunshine, frolicking in water and escaping to the trees. It is the month we celebrate Pride and diversity, the start of Cancer season, a Capricorn full moon, the summer solstice, and Saturn stationing retrograde. This will be a month of abundant creativity and artistic expression. For this month, I drew the Ace of… Continue reading June: Embrace Abundance
Day Twenty-Six: Letter of Release Writing a letter of release is a deeply personal and cathartic experience that involves expressing pent-up emotions about the person or situation that has caused anger or resentment. It is an opportunity to pour all of those feelings that are lingering within you out onto the page. Be honest and… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: Anger, Resentment, & Forgiveness
Day Twenty-Five: Who or what do you need to forgive, including yourself? Forgiveness is hard. I feel like I've been doing it wrong, so that's why it's made its way into "Shadow Seeker." I know that it is important to release the burden of anger and resentment. It's not healthy to hold grudges or harbor… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: Anger, Resentment, & Forgiveness
Day Twenty-Four: How does repressed anger show up in your behavior or body? When it comes to repressed anger, I've experienced firsthand how it manifests in my body and behavior. Behaviorally, it can show up in passive-aggression, such as sarcasm, backhanded compliments, or defiance. I also avoid confrontation and suppress my emotions, resulting in tension… Continue reading Shadow Seeker: Anger, Resentment, & Forgiveness
