OK, this is a tad different than what you are accustomed to – I’m using a children’s oracle deck today. Though the messages might be written more simply, that doesn’t make them any less meaningful. I know today is when many of us return to work and the busy-ness of the week, but try to pace yourself a bit and don’t let things overwhelm you.
Blessings!
Turtle – Take Your Time
Turtle Says: So many people are in a hurry these days that it is easy to forget to slow down and enjoy whatever is happening. Do you remember the story of the Tortoise and the Hare? Going faster doesn’t always get you where you are going anymore than taking your time and going at your own pace. It also takes courage at times because there are so many rabbits running around like crazy! Just know you will get there just as quickly by going at your own speed and at your own rhythm, no matter how quickly others move.
And don’t be in such a hurry to grow up too fast! You may find yourself wanting to do things the older kids are doing, or getting to learn everyone NOW. Know that over time you will learn everything you need to learn, so just take your time with each new thing you’re learning instead of rushing off to something else or being upset because you can’t accomplish more. It takes time to learn things, and you really have all the time in the world, so slow down and only move fast when you actually have to.
Activity:
• Today walk a bit slower than usual, breathing deeper and slower than usual in rhythm to your stride. Notice how that makes you feel.
• When you get involved with a project of any sort, take as much time as you need to complete it, even if it extends over a few days, unless of course it’s homework that is due tomorrow!
• Ask your family to spend a few house with you at the park or beach with no watches or clocks around to remind you of the exact time.
• Observe how the moon changes slowly over a period of about four weeks and how it takes time doing so.
Children’s Spirit Animal Cards by author Dr. Steven D. Farmer and Jesseca Camacho and artist Pamela Anzalatti
Parting the Mists 
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