With the New Year, we realize that we have the competence to realize all our generous intentions that we generated for ourselves. This is a step into our ability to have mastery on the physical level. -Penelope Clement
This is the perfect night for this card. The figure in this picture appears to be offering the thought (sword) and allowing it to guide him, just as I've been doing for the last week. On the First Night, I decided to focus on the things I'm grateful for, send healing thoughts and wishes whenever I read or hear of tension or anger, and to recognize my connection with everyone that I meet or see. As it turns out, I'm the one who's really benefiting from this exercise.
What I'm beginning to see is far less criticism in my self-talk. For example, where I might fault myself for some disorder at home, I'm just getting into the action of tidying up. When it's done or when I wake up to the order, I thank myself. It's a small but pleasant change that I've noticed.
I'd like to think that I'll be able to Competently navigate this year with thoughts that will guide me through with the least resistance, as opposed to having to hack through unwanted situations. That's another pleasant thought!
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About my Twelve Nights of Christmas.Artist: Penelope Clement
