Present Path Tarot
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Tag: codependent
Say No to Say a Better Yes
We all deserve to enjoy a ‘Heck Yes’ feeling regularly in life, and so many of us ‘should on ourselves’ in a way that defeats this potential.
For the past two years, I have been working at freeing myself of old codependent habits.
For me, these look like:
– Saying yes to showing up for others in ways I don’t feel impelled to do
- Feeling guilty for not doing enough for others, or not being productive enough
- Choosing other’s wants over my own needs
- Not asking for support or receiving other’s offerings
- Needing people around me to feel good before I can feel good
As a tarot reader, I see so many querents suffering from the same unhealthy cycles in these areas.
If this is you, you are not alone, and there are better ways to approach being a good person than giving your best energy away.
Give and Receive Well
December is the month of charity from so many directions.
The holidays are about gifts and supporting those with less than us.
The tax season ending means we might benefit from donating to good causes.
And the weather reminds us of those without shelter or food who we wish to support.
Yet, with so much good intention, a lot of us come to begrudge the pressure of the season.
That’s where the wisdom of the 6 of Pentacles comes in.
Self-Care is Sexy
“What desire do you have to ask for a need that you’re shy about?”
A lot of us struggle to ask for what we want. And yet, it’s sometimes the only way to get it . . . or find out that other’s cannot provide it.
Were you raised with the idea that focusing on your needs is selfish? How can you break free of that untrue belief?
Consider how grateful you are when a loved one sweetly requests what they would like to receive. It’s so much easier than guessing.
We may even be honored to know that we are able to provide for someone. (Or, of course we can happily say ‘No’ if that’s outside our own desires).
This week, take a leap and ask for what you want.
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