The Secret To Slowing Down Time

In recent weeks I've been thinking a lot about time passing and the idea that time is an illusion.

Yes, time can play tricks on you for sure. The older we get, the faster time seems to fly by.

The other day I was looking at old photos and realized that 30 years have passed and yet those moments captured in the images felt like they just happened yesterday.

Here I am navigating midlife and wondering how quickly the upcoming years will pass.

How can I make them feel as endless as my childhood summers?

Over the years I have learned that the secret to slowing down time is to rediscover and cultivate childhood traits (embracing your inner Pages) that we left behind when we transitioned into adulthood.

As children we were inexperienced and learned something new every day. The world was huge, and there was so much we didn't know.

Everything was full of wonder and our imagination was running wild.

Our enthusiasm and curiosity to try out new things and explore new places was boundless, and we learned new lessons every day.

We spent hours immersed in play, creative activities and learning at school.

It was natural for us to be fully present regardless of whether we were having fun or feeling bored.

When we are fully present, time seems to slow down. This is because being present helps us to tune out distractions and focus on the task at hand.

Our brain is in a state of flow.

This state of flow is linked to time perception and can create a feeling of time dilation, where time seems to slow down or speed up.

In our adult life we apply our knowledge rather than learning something new every day.

We tend to have a daily routine, which includes more or less the same tasks and activities.

When we follow the same routines on auto-pilot for a long time, our brain just tosses all those days into a mushy pile of blurry life soup that tastes the same every day and makes time disappear when you look back.

So it looks like the secret to slowing down time is to shake up your days, and as a first step tiny simple changes to your daily routine can work wonders.

Here are my favourite mindful activities that can help you slow down your time:

1. Get out of your comfort zone

There is no such thing as a risk-free life. Children don't know that, so when they learn to walk, they're not scared of falling. They fall, but then they get up again. They don't want to be stuck with crawling on the floor forever.

As adults, we sometimes need to take risks to truly feel alive.

Venturing into unchartered territory like starting a new job, moving to a new place, or living a more authentic life without worrying about what people think can be invigorating.

2. Live intentionally

Living with intention every day means paying attention to your actions, thoughts and your environment.

Look around your familiar surroundings, what do you actually see? What has become a habit that is holding you back? How can you do things differently? How can you give your living space a boost?

Living intentionally also means questioning the status quo and explore ideas how and where you can implement improvements.

This can include overhauling your diet, integrate exercise into your life, look after your health or sort out your finances.

When I decided to embrace minimalism as the way I want to live, it has transformed all these areas in my life for the better. It took time, but what counts is taking one small step each day to make a difference.

3. Become a mindful consumer

Our society is built on shopping, and most of us have grown up with this habit.

Many people spend money without thinking too much about it and sometimes get themselves into debt for stuff they don't really need.

When going shopping, even for food, be mindful about what you really need rather than want. Challenge yourself to spend less but better.

Examine what makes you fall for impulse buys or embark on retail "therapy". What are you trying to compensate for?

4. Learn something new

When I began to change my diet, I learned about nutrition every day. And apart from that, I have always loved to learn new skills, which also included training for various different jobs and occupations over the years.

Learn to play an instrument, a new language, a craft, learn to read tarot cards - the possibilities are endless. Find your passion and have fun.

5. Find joy in the little things

Living in the present moment can also help you appreciate the small moments in life and find joy in the little things.

This can lead to a more fulfilling life, as you begin to find happiness in the here and now, rather than waiting for something in the future.

6. Create your life

We are all conditioned to follow a certain pattern in life - go to school, university, job, marriage, kids, career, retirement, death.

But if this pattern isn't your scene, then boldly choose your own path.

Have the courage to be different, be a trailblazer, an explorer, maverick, artist, whatever it is you really want to be.

By living your life on your own terms, you are truly free.

7. Be curious

People ask "Is that it?" I say, only if you want it to be. Always be curious about possibilities. What else is there? Go and find out.

8. Live slowly

Living life in the fast lane can seriously make your life pass by in a flash. By adopting a slower pace, you allow yourself time to enjoy the scenery.

It's about paying attention rather than being distracted by speed.

Slow living means you appreciate what you have, reduce stress and anxiety, and prioritise your wellbeing.

9. Allow growth

Over the years you gradually change. Your body changes, Your attitudes, opinions and beliefs change. Your hobbies change. Relationships and friendships change over time.

Be mindful about these changes and reflect on their impact on your life. What do you need to let go of to allow for these changes to turn into growth?

By allowing growth your life becomes richer. How have you grown over the years? Explore the changes and their causes you have experienced over the years to appreciate the person you are today.

10. Practice Self-Reflection

Rather than drifting unconsciously through life until retirement, make self-reflection a regular practice. Take stock. Assess where you are and where you want to be.

Look into the mirror and describe what you see, the person looking back at you.

Keep a journal. Record your dreams and aspirations. Explore how you can make positive changes in your life. Take action.

As you can see, once you have become aware of years passing too quickly, you can take inspired steps to slow down time and living a happier and more fulfilled life.

It's never too late to start afresh, embrace change and and make the most of your precious time here on earth.

Warmest wishes,

Christiane

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Tarot Moon Journal Cover 2023 The Lovers (free download)

The Tarot Moon Journal ETERNAL edition has been proven to be hugely popular as it can be reprinted and reused every year.

This means saying goodbye to buying a new journal every year, but let's face it: sometimes you need to have a change of cover design 😄

🌛So here is my latest design, which reflects the global year card, The Chariot, for 2023, and you can download it for free on my Ko-fi page.🌜

There's even no sign-up required, just a free and easy download.

The Chariot inspired tarot moon journal cover reflects the global year theme around breaking free from restrictions and moving forward into unchartered territory.

Leaving behind what we know and keeps us comfortable but ultimately restricted.

Rather than continuing what we've been doing for so long, it is time to explore new possibilities and take responsibility for our lives.

The choices we make today shape our future.

Humans thrive on change, even though it can feel unsettling and disruptive at times, which often stops us from taking the plunge to let go or taking a risk.

Because of this discomfort, many people only tend to navigate change, when it is forced upon them, but the trick is to initiate change for personal growth.

Along the way, you are strenghening your resilience for those times when you have to confront the unexpected that is out of your control.

The Chariot is a symbol for a rite of passage. Plucking up the courage and determination to travel the winding rather than the straight path ahead.

Not knowing what is beyond the horizon but eager to find out.

Travelling lightly, leaving excess baggage behind.

Your guiding lights are your values, skills and experiences that encourage you to refresh and invigorate your life.

• Leaving a familiar place behind
• Letting go of stuff and downsizing
• Trading security for adventure
• Changing jobs
• Leaving a job simply to have a break
• Ending a relationship
• Ditching old habits for healthier new ones
• Changing your mindset
• Embracing new challenges

The essence of The Chariot is personal to all of us, and perhaps you are already looking towards 2023 with new ideas and aspirations.

This isn't about new year's resolutions but simply exploring and following your inner urge to enhance your life by tweaking your habits, attitudes and beliefs.

The Tarot Moon Journal cover 2023 is meant as an inspiration to dream and act upon your dreams, to be brave and bold in your approach to make shift happen and embark on the journey without the destination in sight.

Grab your inspirational Tarot Moon Journal Cover 2023 and other journaling goodies here:

Tarot Moon Journal Cover 2023 (PDF)

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Warmest wishes,

Christiane

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How To Be In Control During Uncertain Times

As a highly sensitive person I have noticed in recent months, how collective fears, worries and despair are growing and heavily tangible in the air.

Greetings from the Nine of Swords!

For many, life has become hard due to imposed poverty of corrupt, inept politicians on top of all the other scary developments around the world.

But it is easy to find yourself sucked into this hive anxiety.

The fact is all that is happening is beyond our control, and we can only do little to soften the blows.

And yet, despite all the upheaval, there is joy in the world and in your life right now.

It's time to tap into it and make the best of a lemony situation.

How can you be and feel more in control? Here are some ideas I live by:

1. When you consciously give up control, you actually achieve more control

By accepting possibilities we don't like but cannot influence, life becomes easier.

Amidst all the beauty and wonder of life, it can also be tough sometimes to navigate the setbacks, struggles and existential crises.

It's all part of life.

Adjusting and surrendering to constant change makes you over time more resilient.

2. Good thing, bad thing. Who knows?

The pandemic has been widely regarded as a terrible disaster. And indeed, people died and their loved ones are grieving.

But the pandemic has also resulted in millions of people questioning their career choices, level of consumption and their values.

A revolution in workplaces has taken place, with people quitting and changing their lives, demanding to work from home and taking time off to enhance their work-life balance.

When nobody went to the office during the lockdowns, something new was created. People were waking up from their corporate slumber.

Just think of the Tower in the Tarot - destruction, but new possibilities to rebuild better on firm foundations.

3. We have control of how we perceive our life experiences

While we can easily feel like passive victims of other people's power, we can also choose to feel like survivors, pro-actively dusting ourselves off while not losing sight of what makes us happy and content.

The richest person in the world is the one, who doesn't desire anything, who feels that they have all they need, even if it's not much in terms of money or possessions.

That doesn't mean though that you shouldn't have goals or aspirations.

Set a goal, and then forget about it. Let it work in your unconscious and take meaningful actions over time to achieve that goal.

Don't force the issue, don't fret over it. Let it unfold naturally and allow your goal to evolve as you grow.

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Warmest wishes,

Christiane

When Death Is Your Year Card

When Death is your year card, be prepared for some massive transformation.

I've written about Death in the Tarot many times before, and I have always tried to balance the love n light positive with the inherent uncomfortable aspect of this card.

Now I'm in a position, where I am actually living through a year, in which Death is my annual growth symbol.

The year isn't over yet, so anything can still happen, and I am prepared for whatever crazy and mind-boggling stuff is hurling my way.

But so far, 2022 has already been quite a rollercoaster ride of flux and change.

The pandemic has a lot to answer for. It was the harbinger of my year of Death transformation.

And with the war in Ukraine, I realised that the world as we knew it pre-pandemic, has changed forever.

With the old and established order slowly but surely desintigrating, millions of people are affected by a new sense of insecurity.

There is a lot of evaluation going on in terms of living your best life and making the most of life and the time you have left.

Hence the Great Resignation and massive shift in the way people demand new ways of working, including remote working and the introduction of the 4-day week.

So while the old order is dying, something new is emerging.

On a personal level, I came to a point in February, when I realised that I had been running my tarot biz for more than a decade.

I had noticed for a while that I needed to take a break from it, simply to recharge my batteries, so I could gather new ideas and inspiration.

I decided to put my Patreon on hold, so I no longer needed to post new content every month.

While I never had a break from creating lots of content, the last three months of my Patreon journey started to put pressure on my creative flow.

So I put Patreon on hold.

One of the reasons why I haven't resumed is that I had the urge to return to the commercial world after twenty years of absence.

I am currently working from home for a large retailer serving customers in Europe. God bless the internet, online shopping and the digital nomad revolution.

My current role however is a contract limited until the end of January 2023, but in the meantime, I am already working on transforming my online presence on this website and elsewhere.

You see, while Tarot has been a massive passion of mine for so many years, it has also nudged me into exploring new possibilities.

In recent months, I have virtually abandoned all social media and only post occasionally on Instagram.

I let go of all the toxic social media and the damage it has caused and will cause in time to come.

I'm at a stage in my life, where I no longer need to earn a living from Tarot. I want to continue creating content at my leasure for fun.

That's why I have also put on hold all personal courses and mentoring, but my self-study courses and ebooks are still available.

If you need help with any of these, please don't hesitate to send me a message.

But wait, there is more...😄

A couple of weeks ago, there was a serious health scare in the family.

When a loved one is taken to hospital with a potential life-threatening illness, it's hard to keep focused and cool.

Thankfully, the suspected heart attack has turned out to be "just" an inflammation of the heart, which was caused by Covid, and with the current medication has the chance to be healed.

It's still serious, and it has again made me think about life, what is important to me and what I want to do.

As you can see, I am in transition on a road to somewhere.

The metamorphosis is in progress. It feels uncomfortable, but at the same time there are rays of light and illumination.

When Death is your year card, be prepared for anything.

But watch this space. Endings bring new beginnings.

“You have to die a few times before you can really live.”
- Charles Bukowski

Warmest wishes,

Christiane

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On Keeping Calm And Carrying On

There used to be a time, when Ukraine and Russia fought each other with silly songs at the annual Eurovision Song Contest.

Today, I am struggling to accept the loss of this naff decatent triviality, which was light-hearted fun rather than a tsunami of blood, death and tears.

I am struggling to come to terms with the enormity of what is currently happening in Europe.

Unless you are a master of ignoring the signs of the insane possibility of World War III breaking out, you are probably struggling, too.

But after the initial shock we know that the best we can do is keeping calm and carrying on.

Keeping calm, because

• life goes on, at least for now
• being consumed by fear prevents us from making the most of the time we have left
• it helps to make rational and sensible choices rather than getting sucked into the conspiracy rabbit holes
• we cannot choose the times we are living in
• we have to accept what we cannot change

Carrying on

helping - loving - creating - planning - dreaming - enjoying - doing your best - showing kindness, compassion, courage

After years of division and polarisation, perhaps this is the time when we all get back together again.

To be strong in unity against the menacing bully in the East.

For freedom, peace, democracy and our liberal values we have to fight even though we don't want to fight. But it has to be done.

There is no more I can say, except

May you be safe. May you be supported. May you be strong.

Be prepared for all possibilities.

Despite the dark storm approaching on the horizon, don't lose your sense of humour.

Remember to embrace moments of joy and simple pleasures.

Know that you are loved. Always.

⭐gET INspIrEd⭐

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My current favourite graphic novel Promethea, which takes you on a trippy journey through the magical cosmos

Can't get this song out of my head:

Warmest wishes,

Christiane

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Independence - The Joy of Being Alone

One of the harsh lessons the pandemic has taught us is that learning to embrace being alone contributes to our wellbeing and resilience.

When you begin to discover the joy of being alone, magical things start to happen:

1. You become more creative

Being on your own means that you have to fill your time with interesting activities. 

2. You are getting out of your comfort zone

Don't want to be home alone? You decide to go to a cafe or go on holiday anyway. You learn there is no point in missing out only because you don't have someone else joining you.

3. You can relax and recharge

There is no need to compromise, keeping other people happy, and you have the big bed all for yourself.

4. You get to know yourself

Reflect on your needs and aspirations, your strengths and weaknesses and give yourself the space to fall in love with yourself.

5. You learn to enjoy your own company

When you focus on the positive aspects of being alone, you begin to thrive and enjoy life.

6. You no longer feel lonely

Being alone doesn't mean you are lonely. You know that you can reach out to people and cultivate a small circle of true friends to connect with.

7. You can be yourself

No need to apologise for not meeting someone else's expectations, or seek approval by how you look, what you wear, or even how much you fulfil the other person's needs.

8. You have the chance to fulfil your dreams

Relationships can be stifling, and it is easy to get stuck in routines. 

Being on your own helps to be more mindful about exploring and pursuing your goals and dreams. 

You can be more adventurous without having to explain yourself.

9. You feel you are in charge of your life

You have control over your finances, work, where you want to live, your sex life, travel destinations, and the company you want to keep and when. 

10. You no longer are desperate to be in a relationship

This is one of the most magical effects. So many people embark on a new relationship only because they don't want to be alone. 

They stay in the wrong relationship, because they are scared of feeling lonely, if they leave.

Being at ease in your own company, being your own best friend means that you no longer engage in or put up with drama. You become discerning and choose your company wisely. 

Once we have discovered the joy of being alone, we no longer get caught up in making bad decisions about relationships. We no longer neglect friendships for the sake of a relationship.

It is time to shed the idea that being alone - as opposed to being in a relationship - is a weakness or even tragedy in one's life.

The true tragedy is not being able to be alone, unable to be solitary and enjoying it, not knowing that you are enough.

It is time to embrace being alone - alonement - as a gift to live a fulfilled life.

Warmest wishes,

Christiane

⭐gET INspIrEd⭐

A movie that recently moved me: Portrait of a Lady on Fire - it brought tears to my eyes not because it was sad, but because it was so incredibly beautiful and emotionally powerful

A book I'm currently hooked on: The Subtle Art of not Giving a F*ck - witty, entertaining, and so incredibly wise. Life-changing stuff

My latest Musical Muse: Wanderlust - my personal song collection on Spotify for day-dreams and mind-travel

Tarot Moon Journal Magical Planner

Last year, I transformed the annual edition of the Tarot Moon Journal Magical Planner into an ETERNAL version.

Buy the journal once, and you can reprint it every year, so no more need to buy it again.

✨A One-Time Purchase, Endless Magic!✨

The difference this year is that I have created a new cover that embraces the spirit of The Lovers as the global year card for 2022.

You can grab the new cover over on my Ko-fi page in both A4 and foldable A5 sizes.

Not having to update the Tarot Moon Journal every year means I can create new magical goodies, like the Autumn Divination Kit.

It's a win-win! 😃

Warmest wishes,

Christiane

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You Don't Need To Reach For The Stars

Printable Cosmic Spirit Divine Message Cards on Ko-fi

You don't need to reach for the stars.

What if you are enough?

What if you are good enough and no longer need to self-improve?

What if you are happy right where you are now, and deep down you don't want to go further, higher, faster?

It is perfectly okay not having the desire to climb up that career ladder and getting all stressed out along the way.

It's okay not to live up to other people's expectations and ideas of what success means.

You can be successful in your own little way that lights you up without pushing yourself more and more relentlessly.

It's okay to quit a job and start over at the bottom of a new profession that is fun and exciting rather than giving you a burnout while chasing money and status.

What if all you can think of is to survive each day as it comes rather than entertaining some lofty ambitions?

That's okay. Take your time to rest and heal. No need to feel shame for not contributing or being productive.

You are worthy of support as much as you give it to others.

No need to be better, richer or more beautiful.

My cat isn't thinking about changing the colour of her fur to become more popular with other cats.

She is happily lying on the sofa practicing self-care, at ease with herself and enjoying the moment.

It is time to be at ease with yourself.

Rather than aiming higher, why not aim lower?

What is really important?

Reach for the stars surrounding you, the ones you perhaps undervalue, take for granted or simply don't see.

Why not reach for health, nature, togetherness, contentment, exploration, and imagination rather than possessions and status.

And why not accept that sometimes it's okay to be inadequate.

It's okay to be not good enough, even though you tried your best at the time, it didn't work out the way you wanted.

It happens, because you are human. Imperfect, fragile, a little bit messed up.

Forgive yourself.

Questions to explore:

• Where are you trying too hard and why?

• What/Who is draining your energy / self-worth?

• What is not necessary?

• Where does less give you more?

No longer reaching for the stars doesn't mean stagnation. Adjusting your trajectory offers new challenges, rewards and growth.

What will be your new challenge while aiming lower, and how will you benefit?

Try this tarot spread:

Warmest wishes,

Christiane

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Trick Or Treat Halloween Tarot Spread

It's that spooky time of the year again to have some fun with your tarot deck, so here's my Trick or Treat Halloween Tarot Spread 👻🍅

Some prompts for each position:

TRICK

Deception - it's not what it seems - something hidden - a tiny detail you have overlooked - too good to be true - self-sabotage - shadow - limiting belief - beware of this - obstacle - something sinister - the small print

TREAT

Indulgence - self-care - achievement - gift - clarity - talent - illumination - what is supporting you - opportunity - abundance - celebrate - appreciate - enjoy - breakthrough - lucky break - blessing

Draw a card for each position placing cards face down. Choose one of them - trick or treat?

It can always be tempting to choose TREAT, but sometimes you may want to face some tricky demons to resolve an issue, and the TREAT may not be favourable in the long-term or such a great idea.

Nothing is ever black or white / good or bad. It's your choice?

You can also choose both positions as a two-card snapshot spread.

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Warmest wishes,

Christiane

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Page of Wands - Every Day is a New Adventure

Fuel shortages, empty supermarket shelves, electricity price hikes, impending blackouts…

While the world is becoming even more insane, it might be a good idea to tap into your inner Page of Wands - turning panic into excitement and an adventurous spirit.

After all, that's all we can do, right? 😄

Okay, we can also stockpile candles, bottled water and pasta...

Life at the moment certainly isn't boring.

With all the ongoing disruptions, we don't know what's around the corner, so it's a bit like a suspense thriller.

Whatever next?

Be mindful about how unsettling news and events affect your body - adrenaline surges, constantly lingering in fight or flight mode, increasing fear and foreboding, and the resulting emotional choices and actions we may later regret.

✨Cultivate a calming balance:

Create nice moments for yourself every day.

Find magic in the ordinary.

Work, rest, play in equal measures.

Embrace uncertainty.

No need to do anything grand or fanciful. It doesn't need to cost any money.

Often, all it takes is a change of perception.

Conscious acknowledgement.

Awareness.

Knowing that you can choose how you respond.

There is beauty, magic and bliss in the everyday mundane.

With the help of the Page of Wands, every day is a new adventure.

Page of Wands qualities: resourceful, curious, enthusiastic, playful, open-minded, fun-loving, creative, brave

What to avoid: fearfulness, recklessness, aggression, anger, impetuousness, knee-jerk reactions, despondency

✨Here's a daily writing practice you can try:

TODAY'S ADVENTURE

1. A nice moment:
2. Ordinary magic:
3. Something to work on:
4. Playing with:
5. A restful activity:
6. Beautiful uncertainty:
7. A new insight:

Feel free to use a tarot or oracle deck. Anything goes.

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Warmest wishes,

Christiane

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Stagnation – Making the Most of Feeling Stuck

Stagnation – the opposite of moving, growing, progressing.

An uncomfortable feeling of restlessness, the urge to get up and go, but you can’t…

Who wants to be stuck in limbo?

Waiting for a new job to come up (especially when you are unemployed).

Waiting for new love to come into your life (when you begin to feel that you have been single for too long).

Waiting for a house sale to go through.

Waiting for someone to get in touch with you.

Waiting in the queue, stuck in a traffic jam or at the airport

And then there are pandemic lockdowns to put up with… anything that stops you from getting on with life, and it’s all a little outside your control.

There is only so much you can do to influence your situation, and sometimes you will just have to sit it out until some movement takes place.

It is easy to get impatient, when the time of waiting seems to drag on forever, but instead of thinking that life is passing you by, you can accept stagnation as a gift.

Yes, it is possible to make the most of feeling stuck, because it does have its advantages…

“What we are waiting for is not as important as what happens to us while we are waiting. Trust the process.” - Mandy Hale

Stagnation doesn’t mean that nothing is happening.

While you are enduring a long waiting phase, tiny shifts occur, internally and externally, without you realising.

A new perspective, a change of heart or mind, a new insight, new opportunities, changing circumstances or priorities….

Even while you are stuck in a long checkout queue, you can simply pause, take a deep breath and enjoy the standstill before you continue being busy again.

Getting back to basics, slowing down…

Stagnation in the Cosmic Journaling Oracle may ask you to embrace a waiting phase as a gift.

You have time to consider your options, discover new opportunities, enjoy the calm before the storm.

Stagnation may also suggest delays, lack of progress, your patience will be tested, self-restriction, rigidity, or the process of sowing, waiting and reaping.

Perhaps you have fallen into the trap of waiting for the future to come –

• waiting for the weekend
• waiting for summer
• waiting to be happy again one day…

In this case, Stagnation reminds you to focus on the present and make the most of the here and now.

Questions to ask:

• What area in your life are you currently waiting for something, and what is it you are actually waiting for?
• What can you do to be more relaxed about it and even enjoy this period of stagnation?
• Look back into your past and remind yourself of times, when you had to wait for something. How did you deal with it, and what happened in the end?

While a longer waiting period in life can be challenging, it can also offer new possibilities and serve as a reminder to make the most of the present by spending the extra time on what you love

Learn more about the Cosmic Journaling Oracle deck here.

Warmest wishes,

Christiane

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Healthy Habits: Empowering Morning Affirmations

Life has been messy for many people since the pandemic and various lockdown measures began to restrict all our lives.

And while we are all trying to hang in there and make the best of a bad situation, mental health issues have started to creep up on us, mostly in the form of anxiety, stress and depression. 

Lack of energy, tearfulness, overwhelm, aches and pains, constantly worrying... one way to stay focused on our wellbeing is cultivating a positive mindset.

Affirmations are underrated yet they do work if used regularly. 

Positive self-talk every day can help increase confidence and optimism, so here are empowering morning affirmations you can use to start the day in a better frame of mind:

⭐

Today will be a great day.

I am excited about how today will unfold.

I savour each moment.

I am positive. I am powerful.

I trust my own wisdom.

I take good care of myself.

I am in control of my attitude and thoughts.

I live by my sacred values.

I communicate with love and integrity.

I persevere despite difficulties.

I am strong.

I am comfortable being on my own.

I accept what life offers me today.

My heart and mind are in alignment.

I let go of what stops me from living life fully and joyfully.

I choose life.

I am doing the best I can.

I stay clear of destructive habits.

I feel energised.

I am shining my light.

I am present.

I am rising above my worries and fears.

I am enough.

I am right where I need to be.

I am open to all possibilities.

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Create a new healthy habit by turning these affirmations into your daily morning meditation to feel more positive and energised at the start of your day.

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For even more affirmations, check out my tarot affirmations to overcome anxiety.

Warmest wishes,

Christiane

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