Peace

This morning, I was up ridiculously early with my son again: from 4.40am, though at least he'd only woken me twice during the night.  So, when I got the chance, I went back upstairs and meditated - half a male of Om Mani Padme Hum, a full mala to Yemaya - and drew some cards, shown here from the Mystical Lenormand (Königsfurt-Urania, 2004).

Lily, Mountain, Coffin

Despite two "negative" cards, I read these in a positive light, as saying that blockages to peace would end.  And, whether it was partly through my faith, or just because, it proved true.  When I went back to bed for a nap, I dropped off easily without any help, and got two good naps in, totalling two and a half hours.

I compare that to yesterday, when I went back to bed after meditating, took a herbal sleep supplement, and still didn't manage to nap, despite quite a short and restless night.  One difference was the fact that I had worked all day Saturday, completing one project on my to-do list, and making inroads into another.  They had both been things praying on my mind yesterday, stopping me sleep.

I wonder if there will be any other ways in which I feel more at peace today?  Yesterday, I wanted to practise yoga, but ended up doing step because I was cold.  Though today is colder than yesterday, I'm not feeling it as much.  So, I think I'll also take this as encouragement to do a peaceful yoga practice :D