Happy Monday. I hope you can take away some inspiration from today’s post. I love this quote from Helen Keller.

Interestingly, most guided meditations are female voices, so it was refreshing to discover this one done with a male voice.
The tarot card for this week is inspiring and reassuring and is closely related to the Helen Keller quote. I didn’t plan it that way. It just happened.

I love seeing this card show up anytime! Strength reminds us that it’s not the size of our muscles but the willingness within our hearts that matters. When we show courage, we can endure any obstacles we encounter.
You are stronger than you know!
Life is full of challenges, but you can trust yourself to handle any situation that arises. The infinity symbol above the character’s head on the card reminds us that we can overcome internal and external struggles. Sometimes, we must be present with and face our fears, even when our confidence wavers. Be brave and trust your inner strength.
There really is no Takeaway from this card. It is very straightforward. I am reminded of the saying, “What God brings you to, he will bring you through.” I know from my own experiences, I have found inner strength in the face of adversity that I didn’t think I had.
So, whatever you face, always know you have the strength you need to overcome it. Dig deep!
This is another gorgeous Dragon card, and doesn’t it fit perfectly with the Strength card? I love it!

I hope you have a great week ahead as we inch toward the Autumnal Equinox.
As always, thank you for stopping by for a bit of inspiration.
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A wonderful card, Jan. Straight forward, but with an important message. I’m looking forward to the equinox too and the cooler fall weather has already arrived here. Have a lovely afternoon, my friend.
I agree, Diana. The card carries a straightforward message. Thank you so much for stopping by! Happy Autumnal Equinox!
I knew I was missing something yesterday–your meditation! It is sweeter even on a Tuesday. Great advice and some I take to heart.
Awwww, thank you for the kind words, Jacqui. I am so glad you got to enjoy it on Tuesday. Everything in its own time. Glad you enjoyed it. Hugs!
Life is full of challenges. We can either choose to wallow in self-pity or try to reverse the course. It all lined up this week.
Yep. Too true, Pete. It’s always a choice. I’m not crazy about wallowing. It tends to get ugly. 🙂 Thank you so much for visiting. Have a great week ahead!
“What God brings you to, he will bring you through.”
I love that, Jan, and I’ll stand by it. I don’t always have my own strength but can count on His.
Wishing you an awesome week ahead, my friend!
That is SO true, Mae. We can draw on the strength deep within that comes from that eternal life source of God and our faith. Thank you for stopping by and I’m so glad you enjoyed the post.
Sister, we can all use Strength although sometimes I don’t feel I have enough to tackle really difficult things. Have a great week.
I am right there with you, but somehow, we always make it through. It’s amazing, really when I look back at the darkest times in my life and how I managed to get through them. Thank you for visiting! Love you!
I need to be reminded of this today. Thank you for sharing this reading, Jan! ❤️
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I think we all needed a reminder, Yvette. It helps to know that we have what we need to get through difficult times. Hugs!
The quote, the card, and the dragon – perfect ways to start the week, Jan!
So glad you enjoyed it, Teri! Thanks for visiting!
I always like the idea of strength. It is what makes us. Thanks, Jan
So true, John, and we often don’t know what strength we possess until we are faced with a difficult struggle. Thank you for visiting!
So true.
Graat quote and cards today, Jan. It is true the strength is there to get through life trials. Xo
Thank you for visiting, Denise. I’m happy you stopped by! Have a great week!
So smiling at this message, Jan. Thanks so much. Have a lovely, lovely week. xo
Yay, Mary. I’m glad you are smiling. That is a wonderful way to raise our vibration. Thank you for visiting and have a great week ahead!
Thanks for the wonderful inspiration for the week ahead.
My pleasure, Brenda. Thank you for stopping by and I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for your inspiration, Jan. ??
Always a pleasure, Kymber!
Thanks for the Monday inspiration jan. The Strength card is inspiring me today! Hugs xx
Wonderful, Debby! So glad you found it inspiring. I did, too! Have a great week and hugs back to you, my friend.
I agree with Jill. The adversities God takes us through make us stronger. Great quote this week, Jan.
It is so true, Joan. We always come out on the other side better than when we started in, if we stay connected and in tune with our intuition. Thank you so much for stopping by today! Have a great week ahead.
What a great message, and a lovely dragon card. Helen’s quote is also a great message.
I’m so glad you enjoyed today’s post, Jeanne. Thank you for stopping by.
Strength. I could probably use some of that this week.
Definitely, Craig. Me too. Thanks for visiting!
Such a fantastic quote. So true about God allowing adversities in life. They teach us how strong we really are. Great start to the new week, Jan!
Without adversities, we never stretch and grow, Jill. So, while they may be uncomfortable, if we stay connected through whatever it is, we will come out on the other side a stronger, more capable person. Thank you so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful week!
The card offers good advice.
Yes, it does, Robbie. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for stopping by!
I like that quote, Jan, but I love the saying you remembered about what God brings you to. It even works for the things he tried to steer you away from in the first place. I hope you have a wonderful week.
That is so very true, Dan. We always have what we need to get through any situation, and often our strength comes in unusual forms. Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a great week ahead!
I totally love that quote because that is what I try to bring to awareness. The card is really perfect for me. I am physically and mentally tired for quite a while. Just too much going on. So, this card shows me that I am right but that change is coming which I already see. Have a great week, Jan!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the quote, Erika. It spoke to me in a big way. I also relate to being physically and mentally tired, but I know each of us has the strength and fortitude to persevere. Thank you so much for stopping by! Here’s to change; may it always feed the deepest part of our soul!
Oh, I agree, Jan. Such times teach us so much and bring out someone stronger than before. Thank you, Jan!