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Day 72: As I speak of others I speak of myself

Intention of the day: If you talk shit about others it shows off your own insecurity.

Morning writing: Honestly I don't really think I have a big problem with talking about other people negatively behind their back, and that sort of thing. Sometimes at work I'll joke around and be a hater about something on TV... hopefully they realize I'm joking. Maybe I'll tone down on that, if I need an action to work on for this lesson. But I know that it's not nice to say bad things about other people. I was always of the 'do unto others as you would have done unto you' and I certainly wouldn't want anyone to speak of me like that. I like to treat people fairly, as long as they are treating me fairly. And lately, with the lessons in this book, I am getting better at letting it slide even when people are rude or unfair. There is no point in building up negative energy towards people, especially strangers. And when it comes to friends, negative energy will only be returned right back at me, so I try to just be a genuine person.

Tarot Reading:

Stop: Knight of Cups (romance, charm, 'knight in shining armor', imagination)

Start: IX of Wands (courage, persistence, test of faith, resilience)

Continue: II of Pentacles (balance, adaptability, time management, prioritization)

Off! With a critical hit to start the reading, I see the Knight of Cups in the STOP position. Stop focusing on romance and finding that knight in shining armor. It's not important - and maybe even detrimental - to the progress that I've been making. The Nine of Wands represents the courage to proceed towards feeling truly independent and happy in my own skin. I'm closing in on my goals and need the strength to reach the finish line. Finally, I pulled the Two of Pentacles to symbolize that I must continue to maintain adaptability, stay organized with my bullet journal and work towards my goals by prioritizing my time with things that will make me happy. I must make sure to stick to a budget going forward as I plan a trip to LA in June!

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