Today’s card reminds me that I am in charge of my own physical well being. I talk a lot about how seeking joy keeps me mentally healthy. It matters to my spirit to release negative thought patterns.
What about my physical body? What is it that seeking joy can do for me there?
Not many know that I suffer from chronic back pain. I’ve mentioned that I’m losing my hearing. My eyesight is trying to catch up with my hearing.
So how on earth can I keep rattling on about seeking joy when I have so much physical stuff going on?
I do it because I have to. It’s my survival technique.
Here we see the gorgeous queen of pentacles from the Ukiyoe Tarot (I’m super excited that it is being re-released this year). She balances a coin on one hand. In her hair she wears an elaborate headdress of combs and jewels.
The screen behind her shows an autumn day with deer seeming to laugh behind her. Her robes are rich. She stands on a gorgeous rug. Her focus seems to be more on someone or something off screen rather than on the coin she holds.
She is so composed that there is no way of knowing if she is in pain. I try to be like her as much as possible. I don’t want to talk so much about pain or discomfort or what I can’t do. I’d rather talk about joy and what I can do.
This card challenges me to focus on me. Focus on my own well-being. To put myself first. When I nurture myself, I am more available to others.
So I’ll seek joy today in giving my physical self some nurturing time doing back exercises. I might even indulge in a bubble bath. Secret? I shower instead of bathe because getting in and out of the tub is difficult these days. Smile. I miss soaking in the tub.
Can you commit to taking 180 seconds today to do something caring and nurturing just for you? That’s three minutes to have a quiet cup of tea or massage some cream into your feet.
What will you do to nurture you today?
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Seek Joy, Y’all! Pass it on!