Happy Monday, and welcome to the start of another week. We take so much for granted and often need a contrast to see the beauty in any situation. I thought John Steinbeck said it perfectly.
I’m sharing something a little different for a meditation video. I have had the wonderful opportunity of participating in two amazing sound baths this past week with singing bowls, gongs, flutes, and other mediums, so I thought you might enjoy some singing bowls for relaxation.
With last week’s Tarot card reading being for the month of August and so very powerful, I am only pulling one card for the week to go along with it. If you missed that reading last week, here’s the link.
Here’s this week’s card. I feel it compliments last week’s cards perfectly.
Often what we want or need to see and feel is right in front of us, but we are so focused on the past, we can’t see it. This card encourages us to shift our perspective and get excited about something new. Life is not meant to be lived looking in the rearview mirror. Cups are emotions. How you feel about what you are doing can make all the difference in the outcome. So, playing off last week’s reading, facing what is hidden, quiet reflection, and meditation, we can then begin to shift our attitude toward what is happening around us and to us now. The Four of Cups warns against apathy and stagnation. If you are bored with life, how can you change it and find excitement? The choice is always ours. That’s what I get from this card.
Thoughts?
This angel card gives us the courage to go forward! I love the fierce look on her face!
That’s it for today. I hope you have a great courageous week ahead!
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I love singing bowls, Jan. Sorry I’m late. Wishing you a good week. Hugs ???
I do, too, Harmony, especially when they are accompanied by gongs and other vibrational sound modems. Thank you for visiting!
One quick look in the rearview mirror and then onward. Hopefully, we learn from our past actions, but what good does it do to fixate on the past?
Yep! I agree, Pete. It’s good to learn from our past and move on to make our future better. Thank you for stopping by!
I never heard of singing bowls before, Jan. That is quite exceptional!
I love the sound baths and the singing bowls are only one small part of them. They are so rejuvenating. Thank you for stopping by, Mae!
I’ve definitely been focusing on the moment–to each day. It’s a marvelous feeling. I’m not looking back either. Love the Angel/Warrior card for this week. Thank you, Jan. Have a spectacular week. xo
You are right, Mary. It is a marvelous feeling and one that is hard to hang onto. Thank you for leaving a comment! Hugs!
Yes!! No more rearview mirrors! What a beautiful reminder of where to put our focus, Jan. Thank you for sharing with us. <3
Exactly, Mar. It’s fine to reflect on the past and learn from it, but we must live in the here and now. Thank you for stopping by. I’m happy you enjoyed the post. Have a wonderful week ahead!
The four of cups. It really fits. Simply enjoy life, look forward to what it can bring, take it and celebrate it, and look forward again to life… a positive spiral. And the angel card supports it so well!
I agree, Erika. We only need to look around to see the blessings and opportunities in front of us. Thank you for stopping by. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Have a wonderful week ahead!
I thank your for sharing so much encouragement and inspiration, Jan. Have a great week too ?
I like the idea of changing things that no longer suits, Jan. I ned to ponder a couple of those. Thanks for the reading.
I think we all do, John. Life is all about growing and changing. Thank you for stopping by!
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Looking at our present and facing everything with courage, hit me. It’s what I’m doing right now, putting that past behind and moving on to what is next. Sometimes it needs that determination and a couple of miracles that are waiting. Xo
Oh, so true, Denise, especially the determination and a couple of miracles part! I’m so glad you enjoyed today’s post and that it resonated with you. Here’s to moving forward! thank you for stopping by! Hugs!
The singing bowls are mesmerizing.
I think they are, and when you add in the gongs, flutes, chimes, and rainsticks, it is a powerful experience. Glad you enjoyed them. Thank you for stopping by!
We can’t change the past, so there is no reason to dwell there. We can draw on the memories (especially those pleasant ones) and move forward.
And now, I need to focus on edits! 🙂
Lol, Joan. Your comment made me smile. Yep. Focus on what is in front of you. It’s a huge reminder to me today. Thanks for visiting and happy editing!
Love the singing bowls, Sister! So calm and soothing and provides the perfect relaxation to start the day. I’m feeling the urge to get back into writing. Love how the reading reinforces that. Wow! Much love.
Sometimes we can’t see the gift that is right in front of us and this card is a good reminder. I’m glad you enjoyed the singing bowls. They are very calming. I’m so glad you’re feeling the urge to get back to writing and creating. You needed this downtime to rejuvenate. Onward and upward! Love you!
I love sound baths, Jan. What a wonderful treat. And a lovely card choice. It’s a good reminder that progress can only happen in the present. Everything only happens in the present. 🙂 It’s a powerful place to be. Hugs, my friend.
It truly is, Diana. The present moment is all we have. The past is meant to be remembered and learned from, but not lived in. Thank you for stopping by, and glad you, too love sound baths! Hugs!
This one speaks to me today, Jan. I haven’t been thrilled with some things lately, but I have a plan to change that. Have a great week!
And that’s exactly what we do, Teri. When something isn’t working, we can’t keep doing the same thing and expect a different outcome. It’s exciting that we have free will and can make choices. Hope you get it all sorted! Have a great week ahead!
A great message, and I love the angel card today.
Thank you for stopping by, Jeanne. I’m glad you enjoyed today’s post! Have a great week ahead!
What a great card, Jan! Some of the most unhappy people I know live in the past. It’s a sad way to live life. Thanks for sharing today! Have a great week ahead.❤️
It can be debilitating to live in the past. Our past is meant to be learned from and apply those lessons to the now. Thank you for stopping by, Jill and so glad you enjoyed the reading. Here’s wishing you a good week ahead!
A fabulous card, Jan. Interestingly enough, these readings align with some new life choices I’ve made both in my writing and at work ??
Thank you for sharing, Robbie. I love it when the cards resonate with someone. Wishing you all the best!
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Makes me feel apprehensive today.
Sorry, Craig. That’s never my intention. Just keep an eye open for things that are right in front of you that you may be missing. Wishing you a great week ahead.