Good morning.

Today's card is: The Hanged Man

The practice we're called to this week is the art of staying hopeful, faithful, and sure, even though we are in a terribly uncomfortable position. Even if, especially if, we somehow got ourselves into this predicament.

The hanged man is upside down, holding the string himself.

This week this is a metaphor for that thing you've gotten yourself into because you initially thought it was a great idea.

You planned it, you started executing, and now...

it feels uncomfortable.

This week's card wants to remind you that this uncomfortable is Part of the Process and not, in fact, a sign that your idea was stupid, and you are stupid, and you should give up and go hide.

(I immediately know what my thing is. Do you?)

Here's what you should definitely do this week:

1. Acknowledge that this is uncomfortable. Ask for help and support in any way available to you, whether that's a phone call where you vent to a friend, or hopping on a free coaching call to help you through the toughest parts.
2. Set aside time to let yourself "rot" as the kids say. This week is asking a lot of you, and it's not your job to push through the pain. Imagine if a kid you loved was having a super rough week at school, full of tests and bullies and a science project that wasn't going quite right. How might you care for them? Maybe some extra ice cream? A funny movie cuddled up on the couch? It doesn't mean they get to bail on the hard stuff, but they get a soft and cozy place to land and replenish themselves. Give that to yourself too.

Here's what you definitely do NOT do this week:

1. You do not stop. You do not give up. This was always going to be a little uncomfortable. You can do this.
2. Do not, I repeat, do not Start a Whole New Thing. When you're in a moment like this one, your brain is going to look for ways to make you feel more comfortable. One of the ways our tricky brains do this is to give you a New, Easier project to start. You can daydream about this, but it's not time to start taking action yet. It's not that it's a bad idea! It's just that right now, your brain is dangling it like a peice of candy - a distraction to take you away from the discomfort you're in. Don't take the bait this time.

Reminder: Doors are open for Campfyre Collective, a group coaching circle designed to hold you through the transformations you're calling in in 2026. It's not going to be sunshine and rainbows and fluffy kittens when you're on a growth journey. But that doesn't mean you have to do it all alone.

Love,

Megan