33. Poppy

Dreaminess, rest, pleasure

Pause for a moment to reset and reconnect with your soul.

Receiving the poppy card suggests you have been pushing yourself too hard, and as a result you have blocked your ability to dream, imagine and explore ways to bring more pleasure into your life. You are being urged to take an immediate break, to step away from the many demands you have experienced recently. Your soul does not have an open channel to share with you guidance, ideas and other ways to experience growth and healing when your mind, heart and body are too tired to be truly present.

Are you running on empty? Do you feel as though your mind is clouded, your judgment is off or that you are not receiving meaningful guidance? These are signs your soul is desperately encouraging you to slow down, recharge and honor your well-being. More rest is needed before you are in a place to receive the answers you seek.

In relationships, poppy encourages you to establish healthy boundaries and make me time a bigger priority. A break for personal reflection could lead to more clarity, healing, and growth.

Developing a gratitude practice to reconnect with your soul is essential for a healthy and balanced life. This connection helps you tap into your inner wisdom, creativity, strength and joy and will give you access to answers that can only be heard within the depths of your being. For this practice, spend time reflecting on all that you are grateful for, which will help open up your heart and mind to more soulful connections.

A gratitude practice can be done at any time of day: in the morning, before bed or even during your lunch break. To get started, find a comfortable space to sit and take some deep breaths. As you do this, allow yourself to shift to a more meditative state of being. Once you feel relaxed and centered, begin counting your blessings out loud or write them down in a journal. This could include anything from people in your life who have supported you to moments of joy that have made an impact on your soul. As you list all the things that bring you joy and for which you are grateful, also notice how it feels in your heart as each blessing is shared. Acknowledge these feelings and savor them, which will help create stronger connections with the gratitude and joy you are experiencing. Finally, once you have taken a few moments to connect with your gratitude practice, end by expressing appreciation for yourself. Give thanks for being alive and all that you do in this world.