I am sadly not participating in my writing groups Story a Day May challenge to write a short story every day. I am instead participating in a coaching cohort through Becca Syme’s Write Better Faster organization. I struggle with my time so I really hope this exercise in getting to know myself better will help me with that.
Even with that struggle, I gotta say, I’m pretty amazing. I get shit done. I work full time, deliver products mostly on time, have been breaking down the condo and visiting my mom in law, and still have been writing at least a little a day. Before that, I had a serious illness that lasted a full 6 months that I am still recuperating from. I have some freaking stamina.
Today’s card is this one which is a meditation on not judging before getting all the evidence and managing expectations. Seeing the silver linings, as they are. Even bad things have blessings.
…The field in the background of this card may look brown, but there is magic happening beneath the surface. Seeds that are germinating will manifest into autumn’s harvest. Although the Knight may be impatient, patience is the lesson that he will find himself repeating until he learns acceptance of universal timing. Now is not the time to retreat or give up. What happened before and what will possibly happen later is not where the decisions must be made. Decide to be powerful in the present. This moment is where you power truly resides.
This card encourages you to trust the process and embrace the power of now, rather than focusing solely on past experiences or future anxieties. By staying present and attentive, you can make more informed decisions and develop a deeper understanding of the path you are on.
Being present is also one of those things, like time, I wrestle with. So often, especially in meetings, I get bored and begin to multi-task, without realizing how my attention has traveled. True also with some conversations, one thought will lead to another that takes me off the track of the conversation. I guess recognition is the first step.
So while I pat myself on the back as a pretty good human, I also continue with growth. My silver linings have dragons. How exciting! Happy Week 17, y’all!
Peace.