“At this time, whatever you intend to bring to life will find fertile ground.” & “Whatever tasks you have before you, perform them with a lightness of being.”
Colette Baron-Reid’s The Spirit Animal Oracle Deck
Today was a full day. A really good one if I’m honest. My kids where enjoyable to be around, not always the case since they’re freshman. (I said honest.) But I took it all in. I also had extra money to buy curtains for my bedroom. I am grateful for the money to block out the street lights at night and add more details to what I wanted my dream bedroom to look like. It’s the little things in life, but I am super grateful for all of them. Tomorrow morning I volunteered to be a driver for Choir Festival. I am grateful for my car being able to help out my daughter’s class. I am grateful for being present today and making some of my dreams a reality. Today was a good day for tacos.
Here‘a my gratitude journal
I hope you get a joyful surprise, one where you catch your breath out of happiness!✨
“There are no mistakes, really, when you are co-creating with Spirit, so let new ideas spring to the surface, knowing that now is a lucky time of tremendous possibility.” Colette Baron-Reid’s The Spirit Animal Oracle Deck
I had a really good day today, mostly relaxing and planning. The moon was shining through the window while I did my gratitude journal. Grease is done! Aurora made a lot of friends and loved being in tech crew. Aidan is back at his mom’s and has his second week of track starting tomorrow. I have some greenhouse supplies to buy tomorrow- I’m super excited! And I talked to my mom about doing some stained glass panels, seem magical.
“When Giraffe Spirit appears, it is a sign to observe from a higher view.” & “The peace you seek rises within and spreads out into the world as Spirit sends her messenger to remind you of the beauty of a harmonious existence with all that is.” Colette Baron-Reid’s The Spirit Animal Oracle Deck.
Today I was able to dream big of my backyard dreams with my husband. We’re going to build a nice greenhouse this year. I get to order the brackets as we set a plan. I had a greenhouse last year for a couple months, but then we moved and it was torn down in a hurry. I am grateful my husband is willing to build what I actually want and agreed to it. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Here’s my gratitude journal:
It was a rainy day, but with that said I had four ducks come into my backyard. That was really awesome.
“Owl Spirit reminds you to be wise and pay attention to what’s between the lines, what is invisible to the naked eye, what cannot be heard with the ears, and what others may not be able to perceive.“ & “Epiphanies and aha moments are gifted to you right now—so celebrate!” Colette Baron-Reid’s The Spirit Animal Oracle Deck
Today was another great day for me, though I spent most of it tired. I am grateful for the energy I had to pull me through it all. I am grateful for my bed for healing me while I sleep and for keeping me safe and warm. It’s raining tonight, so no looking up at the full moon, but I did pull some extra cards for personal clarity.
We celebrated Cole’s birthday and had fun playing games, catching up, and eating ice cream cake. I am waiting for Aurora to get home from going out to eat after her school musical. Happy she’s there having a good time, but tired. I sold our older junker car and got some cash for it. Surprisingly, my husband told me I can have that money, just for me. “Don’t spend it on anyone but yourself.” I am grateful my husband loves me in many ways. I might use that money for construction for a greenhouse. I danced, sang, and cleaned today really making me feel alive and well. Aidan roasted me at dinner, but gave me a big hug after saying it’s all in good fun. Teens, teens. Glad for the hugs, all the hugs I had today.
“The appearance of Wolf Spirit is an auspicious omen that says you are truly in alignment with your destiny.” & “Chameleon Spirit shares her gift with you today to prepare you for changes that will greatly benefit you.” Colette Baron-Reid’s The Spirit Animal Oracle Deck
Today I was full of fixed emotions. A little burnt out from a long week, happy and present, and a little sad about the world. With that said, I ended with seeing my mom who I haven’t seen since December. Count me as happy as I write this post. Because I was in a low earlier, that’s when I did my gratitude journal because I knew it would ground me and it did. I saw Aurora’s musical with my mom and Aidan for opening night. They did a fantastic job with the set, the dancing, and the vocals. I made my mom dinner tonight before and got to catch up with her. I am grateful for my mom because of her happy nature and for being laid back. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Here’s my gratitude journal for today. I added one last thing this evening and reread it out loud.
Also, here is a picture of the moon. Tomorrow is the full moon in Virgo. (My ascending sign.) It could be very much the reason my emotions are all over the place.
“Dog Spirit also says be true to that which you love, for now is a time of good fortune.” & “Dolphin Spirit calls for you to come up from below and enjoy a weightless moment in the sun as you dive in and out of this and then that, accepting and even enjoying the duality of life.” Colette Baron-Reid’s The Spirit Animal Oracle Deck
Just in case you where wondering, here’s a refresher of how I do my gratitude journaling.
I start with writing or typing what I am grateful for. I aim for ten blessings, but don’t beat myself up if I can only pull out three. After I write it down, I sit and fully submerge into the feeling of gratitude. I then read my gratitude list out loud and in my head at the same time. Afterwards, I ask my spirit guides and ancestors for one to two cards, I shuffle them three times and specially ask them to have a card fly onto the table. So, I know that’s the card they want.
Then I read the passage in the book and pick out a sentence that I feel captures most of the message. I thought the synchronicity of getting 19 and 20 next to each other was interesting for the my first time using this deck. So, I’m bringing it up.
Today was a good day for me. Lots to do, my daughter’s musical starts showing tomorrow, Grease. We’re at the end of long days! Today I thought she was getting out around 7:30. Spoiler alert, she got out at 9:30. Since I got there early and decided it was too nice not to walk around outside. I did the whole parking lot five times and I even picked up a bag of trash. I had an Irish Folk tales book and randomly opened the book to Merrow, also known as mermaids. I read a story after. Aidan had three pages of math homework, but I am grateful for being able to help him. I saw him understand some of the equations faster than me today. Which is awesome. I didn’t see my husband at all today, but I am grateful he’s working hard and enjoying what he is doing. I also didn’t see Noah or Cole either, but I will tomorrow. Something to look forward to.
Here’s my gratitude journal for the day:
Here’s the sunset I was able to see walking:
And here’s my litter I picked up. (I am always compelled to pick up litter. Don’t believe me ask my kids- I’m embarrassing. Apparently.)
“Your life is changing, perhaps in ways that you didn’t expect, but it’s wildly wonderful.” & “You’re at the beginning, in the middle, or at the completion of an enormous transformation in your life.” Denise Linn’s Sacred Oracle Deck
Well, the completion of this 28 day gratitude challenge feels really nice. Today is Cole’s birthday but we’re celebrating it this Friday. (I have an couple extra days to finish his blanket.) I met Cole when he was fourteen. I was scared to meet him out of all of the boys, because he was the teenager. At the time Aurora was five and thinking of meeting a teenager was terrifying to me. But Cole was the opposite of what I thought. He was funny, super kind, and the easiest to feel comfortable with. Today he is 23! I’ve known him for nine years and he’s still one of the biggest hearts in my family. He’s the kind of oldest brother who would always give up his technology on the hour and a half trip to Grandma’s house, just so his little brother was entertained. Selfless, through and through. Cole, I love you and I am so grateful for the young man you’ve become because of how you show an endless supply of love to everyone you know and for being true to yourself at the same time. I am a very proud stepmom.
Here’s my gratitude journal:
Here’s some of the reasons why I am grateful for yesterday. I am grateful for being able to accomplish everything I set out in doing yesterday. I am grateful for stumbling across a different way of making money and creating art. I am grateful for organizing my office and creating more space for seedlings. I am grateful for twirling around my dinning room in joy. I am grateful for my husband watching a movie with me. I am grateful Aurora got a ride home. I am grateful for Aurora talking to me about her day. I am grateful Aidan gave it his all at track practice. I am grateful for Cole and Noah coming home and joking around at lunch. I am grateful I was able to see the moon and say hi to the Pleiades. I am grateful for the ice cream I ate.
For tomorrow, I’m going to type my gratitude journal and I’m going to use a new oracle deck. I am still doing a 365 day gratitude journal challenge, today is day 58 of 365.
Thank you Rhonda Byrne for “The Magic”, which I used as my guide for these past 28 days. They’ve been a blessing and I am grateful for the focus each day had.
Here’s Orion eating an apple just because the noise he makes.
“Take time for deliberation and reflection.” & “Watch your nocturnal dreams. Meditate. Look for messages from Spirit.” Denise Linn’s Sacred Forest Oracle Deck
Today was a busy day for me but I accomplished everything I set forth in doing. So, a solid win! I looked in the mirror at least three times and said thank you directly into my eyes and meant it. Each time it felt more and more empowering. I had a bunch of driving back and forth my kids high school. Track season started and opening night for the musical is Thursday. So, each time I had a moment of pause between the pick ups and drop offs, I let the sun shine on my face and felt deep gratitude for the moment. I can’t believe tomorrow is the last day of this 28 day challenge. (Don’t worry though, I’m not going anywhere! I’m doing a full 365 day gratitude challenge today is day 57.)
Here’s my gratitude journal below
For the last day, day 28, the focus is on remembering the day before’s blessings. Hone in on what was truly awesome about yesterday. What was the best part? What was a joyful surprise? And simply be thankful for the blessings that appeared yesterday.
(Day 26 of 28! Whoa. Gratitude challenge within a gratitude challenge. Also day 56 of 365. Whoa, is right.)
Orion saying hi earlier today.“It’s never too late to begin again. If your past was less than successful, remember this—what has occurred does not need to mandate what will occur.” Denise Linn’s Sacred Forest Oracle Deck
I had a great day. We’ve moved into our house in June, yet I kept two boxes in my bedroom and haven’t hung up any pictures or anything on the walls. Today I fixed that and it felt real good. Real put together like. I also did a lot of laundry, I think eight loads and I have one last one to turn over before I go to bed. I’m excited to my plant babies being born. Aurora had another full day of tech crew and lots to talk about afterwards. I am grateful for how much fun and work she’s doing. Aidan starts track tomorrow and I am grateful that he’ll hopefully make new friends and move his body more.
For focusing on a mistake today, I had a harder time then I thought. I landed with, I am socially awkward. I make social mistakes a lot. It ends with me laughing it off and trying not to focus too hard on what I did wrong. I think that’s why I observe how people react a lot and hone into how people treat myself and others. It’s also a blessing because I married someone who is charismatic and can take the lead in new social environments.
So, here’s some blessings that come from me being awkward. I am grateful I have close friends who understand me and think I’m funny just being myself. I am grateful for Jon for taking the lead in new places or being a wallflower with me too sometimes. I am grateful for the love I receive from just smiling. I am grateful for letting go quickly of situations that don’t serve me. I am blessed for being a writer for getting to make up worlds and use my observation skills into my books. I am blessed for my parents teaching me how to laugh, so I can make fun of myself after it happens. I am blessed for online ordering so I don’t have to do it on the phone. I am grateful for tip jars because it will make up for what I physically do in person.
Here’s my gratitude journal for today:
Tomorrow’s gratitude focus is called magic mirror. At least three times throughout the day, look in the mirror and say thank you. Mean it, be grateful for yourself, and say the magic words- thank you.
Enjoy for day! I hope a joyful surprise finds you!
“Purify and cleanse and clutter-clear your home, your body, and your life.” Denise Linn’s Sacred Forest Oracle Deck.
I’m not going to lie, today had many challenges for me. With that said, great things also happened. So, to see the universe cue’s I’m going to relive the strange, happy, and sad day I had. Aurora did tech Saturday and had to be dropped off at 10am. I am grateful for being awake with her in the morning having time together. And Jon waking me up two hours before I wanted to, helped me have this time with Aurora. Aidan and I went and bought him shoes for track starting Monday. I am grateful for easily having the money to pay for the new running shoes. We went to my husband’s salon to cut Aidan’s super long hair. And even though, for some reason, they weren’t very friendly to me, and didn’t make any eye contact, I am grateful for how great Aidan looks. His hair was way past his shoulders and now he has a Clark Kent cut. I am grateful I had time to take him. We went to lunch and they messed up Aidan’s food, but I am grateful for them fixing it quickly. I am grateful for getting Aidan a physical, even though the doctor was odd. I am grateful for Noah bringing his car over, after I found out Jon was leaving for the weekend to work more. I thought I wasn’t going to have a car, even though I planned on having one and I am deeply grateful Noah made that still a fact. I am grateful for my cousin, for letting me cancel on her after packing up my husband and having a swirl of emotions all day. I am grateful she cares for me and loves me very much. I am grateful I noticed I was missing a bag from shopping and when I went into Target, they had the bag waiting. The icing on the cake for me today was getting a rejection at 11pm for a writing contest for my mermaid YA novel. I’m having a harder time for the sliver lining for that one. I am grateful that I wrote a 89k book that I love even if others don’t fall in love with it. Oof. The purification card was nice for too fall out for me, I need a good cry and to sleep in tomorrow. I am grateful I can do both and I hope when I wake up and more energized to seize the day. I want to clear out more room for seedlings.
Here’s my journal for day 25
For tomorrow, day 26, it’s about mistakes you’ve made and finding ways to be grateful for each one. Specially, to focus on why you’re at fault for your mistakes and how to accept them and see them as blessings. Don’t put the blame onto others, but accept responsibility for your own actions. Only two days left of these focus days! Which is crazy in its own right.
Gratitude Witch 