STABILITY, BALANCE & INTEGRATION - THE WEEK AHEAD

The energies for the week ahead have the overall theme of “Family”. Surprise, surprise!!

Considering, we are currently all either completely confined with our extended family or alternately, totally isolated from our larger family unit ….and missing them, when I think about it, it wasn’t as big a surprise as I first thought.

With this in mind, here are the wisdoms for the coming week:

CARD 18: HEART SONG

“We are pure love at birth and if we maintain our Truth and live from our heart essence in all that we do, we will get to experience happiness and joy in our lives.

To feel this, we must focus on giving and sharing with our friends, family and when required, with total strangers in need. A small gesture of kindness can still be a service to another.

Our heart sings when we are in our element and when we are contributing to ourselves and our communities.

It does not need to be a grandiose exhibition. Just be yourself and share the love genuinely. You'll be amazed how good it makes you feel to give. When in alignment with yourself, you experience spiritual growth in return. For ‘it’s in the sharing that the song becomes real'.”

CARD 7: TRUE SELF

“Take time out to contemplate what it may be that is missing in your life. What is it that may offer you fulfilment?

In the busyness of the days and weeks, we may forget to check with ourselves. Do our lives have the balance we need, and do we consciously include activities, people or opportunities into our day that may allow for enjoyment and the chance to 'serenade our hearts'.

An essential ingredient of being a more rounded, happy and a contributing member to your family, community and world is to be present in the here and now. By being more present and aware not only are you being kind to yourself, you are also taking the time to be understanding and compassionate with your thoughts and your actions towards yourself and others.

The masks are set aside and you will able to connect to your 'True Self' and to what makes you the happiest. These 'moments are priceless' and can be life-changing!”

CARD 22: GIFT

“Be honest with yourself and be clear in your thoughts and therefore your actions for then you are acting from your Truth. This is sometimes difficult to do when we are conscious that it may affect or influence those we connect with in a certain way.

Our history can at times trap us into believing that masking the truth is helpful, as to avoid repercussions like confrontation, anger, guilt and so on. In truth, hiding the truth only prolongs the inevitable.

So, with reflection and consideration, allow yourself to be honest with yourself and with whomever you need to communicate with, in every situation. It doesn't mean you need to be cruel or demeaning in your approach, it just means you need to express yourself clearly, with reason and always from a place of love.

You will see a remarkable outcome if you achieve this. Unbeknown to us, others appreciate the clarity and reward us with respect.”

CARD 43: FAMILY (ADDITIONAL CLARIFIER)

“Our family are our biggest teachers. They always keep us in check, but also challenge us to grow.

'Our smallest self' cannot reach for the stars but can be told what to do and how to do it! Any illusions of grandeur will be shattered, but through truth we can learn and grow and our dreams or ideas can be developed further.

First, we must overcome the hurdles we must jump at our family's hand. This is always a gauge for real life (with a pinch of salt, of course) if we are to survive their challenges and develop into the self-sufficient, independent person we need to be…They may need your
support and approval, as much as you need theirs, so look beyond the
facade...take a deep breath and just be yourself!!”

So, while we all navigate through another week of isolation, we need to check in on our own “inner compass” and where the needle is pointing. Allowing some downtime, silence and solitude, even if only for a moment each day to rebalance our scales, will serve us well when we are interacting with the “will” and “choices” of the larger family. Standing in our truth and sharing our perspective with patience & kindness, can only enhance the experience.

Love & blessings for a great week ahead.

L.A.M