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rabidwerewolfie · 4 months

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Holding All The Cards

Ok, so...

Anyone that's known me for more than 30 seconds knows I like playing with tarot cards. I've been doing it since I was.... I don't even remember how old I was but let's say 20. That's close enough. I know I was barely over 18 but I WAS over.

I'm not the best reader out there, and compared to some of the pros, I really suck. But I enjoy doing it anyway and usually do it for free. But what I DON'T do is (intentionally) cold read. It probably happens by accident but I actively try not to do it.

And I'm about to piss off a LOT of other readers with what I'm about to say but... there's no actual magic involved in tarot reading. You don't have to have psychic mind powers (although it would probably help) and the only thing all the rules and rituals are good for is to get you into a good mindspace TO read.

I often talk about how my decks "talk" to me and each one has it's own personality, and that makes me sound crazier than I (admit) that I really am. The REAL process is a bit more mundane, and a tarot reading is a cooperation between the reader and the sitter.

Let's say I agree to do a reading for you. I have never met you, never talked to you before, I don't even know your name. I personally like to have A name to focus on because it helps my mental process, but it's not vitally important.

Either you or I shuffle the cards and then I lay them out. (I personally don't do the Choose A Card method, some people do) If I'm doing a spread, each placement has a meaning. It could be a simple Past Present Future or it could ask something more specific Forces Working For/Against Me etc. Each card has a name and pictures on it. The pictures are symbolic and the name has keywords attached to it.

So for this example, let's say that I'm only pulling one card. "Why can't I find a boyfriend." 3 of swords.

The key words for the Three of Swords are things like Heartbreak, Love Triangle, Heartburn, yadda yadda. So when I look at all of these things connected, images and emotions form in my head. It's pure imagination.

Why can't you find a boyfriend? You're picking the wrong type of guy. You're still hurting for a past boyfriend who did some dirty dealings and you haven't completely gotten over him yet. You're also not being open with yourself or potential partners. Your emotions are muted or locked away. You need to work on yourself before you can attract a quality guy.

Does this mean I know about your ex Travis who slept with your sister? Not at all. Not even an inkling. Do I know that you've dated a string of cheating losers since then or that your last ex wanted an open relationship? Never crossed my mind. But YOU do. So you have to take what *I* just said and apply it to yourself.

Wow, you HAVE been chasing a bunch of "bad boys" because they reminded you of Travis. You HAVE been holding back because you're afraid of being hurt again. You HAVE been spending too much time crying into your Ben & Jerry's. Maybe you should look into therapy or do some other form of self improvement.

But because of the way the human mind works, you now start thinking "Oh wow! That was SO relevant to me and specifically me! This person must have some sort of special ability! They don't even know what I look like, how would they know that was the EXACT answer I needed?"

Cold readers are even worse. You can google what that is if you don't know.

I don't have any special abilities no one else has. I'm just really good at weaving a narrative from the clues I'm given. You fill in the gaps. It's honestly that simple and any honest reader who doesn't huff their own incense will tell you the same thing.

But this is basically a magician explaining the slight of hand behind the trick, so this is not a popular explanation. "Well just because YOU don't have a genuine gift doesn't mean NO ONE does!!"

Sure, I'll give you that. I'm just open minded enough to say that it is COMPLETELY POSSIBLE that there really is someone out there who has a genuine psychic ability. But no one ever claimed Randi's million dollars so the vast majority (if not all) of these people who say there's all these rules and rituals and supernatural components are hyped up on their own self importance, WAY too superstitious, or straight up lying to you.

#Rabid rambles #personal #I joke about being a psychic but I'm not #I'm just really....intuitive?

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ahopkins1965 · 4 years

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10 Things I Have to Tell Myself Everyday

Aretha Grant

2020

21 Aug

“This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success.” (Joshua 1:8)

Meditating on the word of God is essential to Believers. With all the negativity we're seeing in the news today, we must meditate on the scriptures and speak them over our lives. When we study His word, meditate on it, and apply the verses to our lives, we'll see spiritual growth and renewed strength. Further, meditating on the word will guard our hearts against anger, hatred, unforgiveness, etc.

Let’s take a look at 10 scriptures that we can speak over ourselves daily.

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1. I am a child of God.

“The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God.” (Romans 8:16)

Beauty is vain, but being God’s child is not. Beauty fades, but being God’s child is forever if our names are written in the Lamb’s book of life. Your adoption into God’s family is much more important than what you look like, the amount of money you make, or the family into which you were born. It’s both an honor and a privilege to be one of God’s precious children. Daily remind yourself of your relationship with the Creator of the universe.

2. I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

“I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; wonderful are your works, and my soul knows it very well.” (Psalm 139:14)

I've come across many people who belittle themselves because they were born out of wedlock. We can't control how we were born, and quite frankly, it doesn't matter. You were fearfully and wonderfully made. If you ever feel like your birth was an accident, remind yourself of how you were truly created: by God.

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3. Beauty is vain.

Proverbs 31:30 teaches, “Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.”

All of us want to be beautiful, but idolizing physical beauty is vanity. Christian girls and women should focus on who we are in Christ instead of outward beauty. When we focus on Christ and our relationships with Him, we're strengthened and encouraged. And we'll stop comparing ourselves to the vain standards of beauty that society dictates us. It's time to break free from the bondage of comparison and live freely in the liberty that's ours in Christ Jesus. One of the best ways to walk in that liberty is by reminding ourselves of who we are in Jesus.

4. I am filled with God's Spirit.

“And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit.” (Ephesians 5:18)

God the Father, took of His Spirit, and placed it inside His children. You carry greatness. Think about that for a second. God loved you so much that He gave you the Comforter to help you walk the Christian walk. Whenever you feel down about yourself, remember that you're filled with the Holy Spirit.

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5. I am a doer of the word.

“But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.” (James 1:22)

The word of God means a lot to God's children. We don't merely hear the word; we strive to do what the word commands. Although you may not get it right every time, God honors your desire to obey His word. We need to remind ourselves about that. We may not be perfect, but we are being perfected and transformed through God's word.

6. Pray for my enemies.

“But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (Matthew 5:44)

This verse cuts like a knife every time I read it, but I’m determined to obey it. And I’m sure you are too. We must remember the importance of praying for our enemies. We don’t have to treat our enemies the way they treat us. We don’t have to seek vengeance. We don’t have to retaliate. We can and must pray for them. This is an important scripture to remember today with so much hatred in the world. Pray for your enemies.

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7. I don’t have to be anxious.

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6)

Children of God don't have to be anxious. We can relax in God. We can trust Him and rely upon Him. We don't have to stress ourselves out about anything we're facing. Indeed, we can walk in a peace "...which surpasses all comprehension" (Philippians 4:7).

8. This is working together for my good.

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28)

God's children can rest assured that the trial or test they're facing is working together for their good. Although the trial is harsh, God can use it to produce good fruit. We should remind ourselves of this scripture every day, regardless of the intensity of the obstacle we’re enduring.

9. I can do it!

“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)

I started exercising and eating healthfully last month. Every time I want to give up and throw in the towel, I have to remind myself that I can do it. Whenever you want to quit, remember that you can do anything through Christ who strengthens you.

10. Put on the full armor.

“Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.” (Ephesians 6:13)

The devil is busy, but God didn't leave us unprepared or defenseless. God is our protector, and He tells us in Ephesians 6:13-18 how to combat the enemy. We should remind ourselves every day to guard ourselves against the devil. We mustn't let down our defenses. We must remind ourselves to put on the full armor.

11. Jesus came to give us abundant life.

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10)

We mustn’t forget that Jesus came so that we can have an abundant life. Our lives can be filled with joy, peace, love, forgiveness, and hope because Jesus came and died to give them to us. No matter what you face, remember, the abundant life is yours.

12. I’m not who I used to be.

“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Daily we must remind ourselves and the enemy that we aren't who we used to be. We are new in Christ. We must learn to use our pasts only as a testimony of God's healing and delivering power. We mustn't allow our pasts to control us or hold us in bondage. Your past has passed away. You're new in Jesus.

These aren't the only scriptures on which you can meditate daily. The Bible is filled with encouraging verses that will guard your heart and mind against the tricks of the devil and strengthen your relationship with God and your fellow brothers and sisters-in-Christ. Whenever you experience difficulties, remember who you are in Christ and the power in the Word. You can and will overcome.

Aretha Grant serves her local church as a bible teacher and elder. She loves writing and is the author of Overcomer: 25 Keys to Walking Victoriously. Aretha resides in Hagerstown, MD with her husband and two youngest children. You can read Aretha’s blog at www.arethagrant.com.

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