Serenity Sunday

~ I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. I am important. My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have.


~ Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.


~ Today I can feel sad that I don't have more money or I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away from waste.


~ Today I can grumble about my health or I can rejoice that I am alive.


~ Today I can lament over all that my parents didn't give me when I was growing up or I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.


~ Today I can cry because roses have thorns or I can celebrate that thorns have roses.


~ Today I can mourn my lack of friends or I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships.


~ Today I can whine because I have to go to work or I can shout for joy because I have a job to do.


~ Today I can complain because I have to go to school or eagerly open my mind and fill it with rich new tidbits of knowledge.


~ Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework or I can feel honored because the Universe has provided shelter for my mind, body and soul.


~ Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped. And here I am, the sculptor who gets to do the shaping.


~ What today will be like is up to me. I get to choose what kind of day I will have!


Have a GREAT DAY! 


My List:


1.) My family


2.) My pets


3.) Terrific friends


4.) Sunshine


5.) Artwork on my fridge


6.) Breathing through my nose...finally!


7.) Reviewing great tarot decks and books


8.) Homemade lasagna


9.) Going to the local creek on a hot day


10.) Watching my children learn new things

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Tarot Shadow Work- Self Loathing

In the sixth position of The Star of Discovery lies self loathing. The card I drew for this spot is Judgement....this card's Shadow meanings include: Having a harsh inner critic; Failure to be merciful or forgiving with myself or others; Holding a grudge; Being critical of yourself or others...hello...that is so me! The author must have been peeking in on my thoughts for sure because I couldn't have given a more accurate summation of my attitude!

As a child, my household was extremely critical and rife with perfectionism... my mother, I swear, had OCD because everything had a place and things were always so neat and tidy it almost sparkled. Children, as you know, are not neat and tidy nor are they clean and spotless... sometimes life does happen, spills, stains and mud pies are almost always a given. I often would entertain myself (I am an only child) by turning a knick knack or two just a hair to the left or right and watch my mother come unglued as she walked by (not even looking in the direction of said knick knacks) and suddenly just know that there was something amiss! Can you say grounded?!

As I grew up I think the result of growing up in that environment reared it's ugly head and festered into critical and judgemental thinking. What right did I have to set standards for everyone that I myself could not ever hope to reach?! What right did I have to hold others accountable for the very same flaws that I had?! It is said that what we detest in others is only a reflection of our own annoying behaviors, habits and attitudes.

How many times did that ugly old tape recorder play in my head..."Stupid... Lazy... Should have known better...If my head wasn't attached..." All those nasty little self defeating things we often say to ourselves and not even stop to realize what we are doing to ourselves and those around us. If this reminds you a little of yourself... try this week to repeat a few positive affirmations like "I am a good person, I am smart, I am worthwhile...and for goddess sakes.....forgive yourself!!