Tarot For All Time - an Intuitive Guide by Sue Ellen Kolman

3-Card Reading for L.D.

by Sue Ellen Kolman
September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

L.D. has requested an interpretation of the above cards that were drawn according to the protocol of silently completing the sentence, “Please give me some insight into __________.” L.D has not told me what (s)he has put into the blank space. The first three cards are the “heart” of the reading and are read as a unit. Then, the fourth card is drawn and read as a summary or clarifier. If we include the summary card, there are two fours (queen=13=1+3=4) and two cups in this mini-reading, so we know that this request for insight focuses on L.D.’s building a new platform or point of contact. Because there no members of the Major Arcana, the context for these insight is L.D.’s everyday life rather than her/his soul’s agenda for this lifetime. There are no other two-of-a-kind or more in suits or numbers.

The spotlight has been on the eight of swords, the victim, who is caught in the drama triangle and feels helpless and hopeless. Stop for a moment and ask yourself if this is your default behavior, to go into overwhelm from the energy of future opportunities and give up your power because you are so scared of being vulnerable and not knowing what responsibilities may be included with your new status. Please take a good look at how tightly (or loosely) you are bound. If you can shrug your shoulders, if you can stop taking it all so seriously, the restrictions will drop off, and you can see where you’re going to step out of the drama triangle, climb to higher ground, and take back your power.

The spotlight is now on the four of cups, ignoring or being unaware of an opportunity that is being offered to establish a new foundation. Sitting with your eyes downcast and your arms crossed over your heart so that you don’t get hurt again, you make zero progress. Please lift your eyes, raise your vibration, take the cup, and drink deeply. If somewhere down the road, you change your mind and want something else, by all means, go for it. Doing nothing is not an enlightened choice.

The spotlight is moving toward the Ace of Pentacles, a triumph of integrity. Aligning with the best and highest allows you to “walk your talk” and serve as an inspiration to others if they choose to look up. This is the only ace in the deck that has no automatic blessings falling on others. This card appears to emphasize free will and choice. You triumph when you align your vibration with the best and highest. Truly, your investment of time and energy has paid off as you embody this alignment.

The summary card is the Queenof Cups, blocked and/or repressed emotions. Using Nelson’s Emotion Code, we find that there is only one blocked emotion, and it is “vulnerability,” feeling umsafe. When we further explore this issue, we find there is a vow or oath involved. We imagine this vow to risk our own safety by giving away our power to make choices and to remain in a “support” position as a loyal follower being written on stone tablets like the 10 Commandments. Then, we imagine breaking the stone tablets into little pieces as we rescind the vow and/or promise and render it null and void. Using Theta Healing, we resolve this on the History Level and remove it from the other levels and from all that is, was, and will be of L.D. We make sure that it is gone and has been replaced with safety, strength, self-love, self-value, self-respect, freedom, resiliency. confidence, discernment, and joy.

Does this make sense? I hope it was helpful.

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3-Card Reading for P.S.

by Sue Ellen Kolman
August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

P.S. has requested an interpretation of the above cards that were drawn according to the protocol of silently completing the sentence, “Please give me some insight into __________.” P.S has not told me what (s)he has put into the blank space. The first three cards are the “heart” of the reading and are read as a unit. Then, the fourth card is drawn and read as a summary or clarifier. If we include the summary card, there are two swprds in this mini-reading, so we know that this request for insight focuses on P.S.’s overcoming conflict. Because there are no members of the Major Arcana, the context for these insights is P.S.’s everyday life rather than her/his soul’s agenda for this lifetime. There are no other two-of-a-kind or more in suits or numbers.

The spotlight has been on the Ace of Pentacles, a triumph of integrity. Aligning with the best and highest allows you to “walk your talk” and serve as an inspiration to others if they choose to look up. This is the only ace in the deck that has no automatic blessings falling on others. This card appears to emphasize free will and choice. You triumph when you align your vibration with the best and highest. Truly, your investment of time and energy has paid off as you embody this alignment.

The spotlight is now on the four of swords, withdrawing from conflict. The key to understanding this card is in the stained glass window that shows two figures, one on her knees, and one standing ready to give something to the other. You tend to group people into givers and receivers and to quickly judge those who receive as “takers.” You are absolutely certain that you don’t want to be a taker. You judge and look down on those who take. You are constantly evaluating and comparing where you are and how well you do what you do, placing yourself in competitive opposition to other people. There is a tendency to beat up on yourself for coming up short (you will always be able to find someone else who does more/has more/is better than you), so you withdraw temporarily from this perceived competition. Wow! You might feel safe, but this completely disempowers you and renders you stuck. This card appears to remind you that all people are part of the process; we must have receivers in order for givers to be able to give. One of my very wise teachers said, “What somebody else thinks about me is none of my business.” Let go of the compare and compete. Stop the self-judgments. If your way is different and it still works, please don’t look at it as being wrong.

The spotlight is moving toward the six of swords, a card of service and healing. You are attempting to move the boat from the rough water into the smooth, so you must not bear down on the points of conflict, or you will sink the boat. Have compassion for yourself for having chosen to deal with the ones who see themselves as victims, having suffered the hurts, and have compassion for the one or ones who caused it as you move the boat to safety. Keep it light.

The summary card is the seven of cups, the wish card. You have come to a place in your life, P.S., where you have earned the right to have what you want. The only drawback to this position is that now you must decide what that is. You could easily go into overwhelm; all the offerings look good, glory, fame, wealth, knowledge, power, riches, status, secrets. It is important to remember that there are no right or wrong choices here. The only mistake you could make would be NOT to choose or to choose in order to fulfill someone else’s expectations. Also, you are always entitled to change your mind. Ask for guidance in choosing what is most consistent with your highest and best vibration and which one(s) bring you the greatest joy. Nowhere is it written that you are limited to only one.

Does this make sense? I hope it was helpful.
For more information about using tarot cards for insight and guidance, please consider purchasing the book Tarot for All Time, available in paperback and e-book. Thank you.

3-Card Reading for A.H.

by Sue Ellen Kolman
August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

A.H. has requested an interpretation of the above cards that were drawn according to the protocol of silently completing the sentence, “Please give me some insight into __________.” A.H has not told me what (s)he has put into the blank space. The first three cards are the “heart” of the reading and are read as a unit. Then, the fourth card is drawn and read as a summary or clarifier. If we include the summary card, there are two swords in this mini-reading, so we know that this request for insight focuses on A.H.’s dealing with conflict. Because there are no members of the Major Arcana, the context for these insights is A.H.’s everyday life rather than her/his soul’s agenda for this lifetime. There are no other two-of-a-kind or more in suits or numbers.

The spotlight has been on the four of cups, ignoring or being unaware of an opportunity that is being offered to establish a new foundation. Sitting with your eyes downcast and your arms crossed over your heart so that you don’t get hurt again, you make zero progress. Please lift your eyes, raise your vibration, take the cup, and drink deeply. If somewhere down the road, you change your mind and want something else, by all means, go for it. Doing nothing is not an enlightened choice.

The spotlight is now on the ten of wands, the need for discernment in the area of your skills and talents. You are multi-talented, M.A., and at this time, you experience this as more of a burden than a gift. Trying to present all of your gifts at once is impeding your forward progress immensely and limiting your ability to see the path ahead. Not only do you feel a sense of overwhelm, anyone you approach will view your offerings as overwhelming as well, and you will not be welcomed. Please select one or two of your skills and talents to lead you at this time and bundle the rest to carry under your arm. They will be available to you once you reach your next destination and can be accessed to enhance your new position and improve your posture., This card advises you NOT to show or tell anyone else everything you can do; you choose; you be in charge.

The summary card is the five of swords, the freedom to make choices when faced with conflict. The lesson here is “The way to win is not to play.” Do not give your power away by letting anyone else tempt you into joining the fight. Raise your vibration by engaging your discernment and energizing your gratitude that you always have choices. A good question to ask is, “How can I change the way I am looking at this right now to feel better, to enjoy it more?”

3-Card Reading for M.A.

by Sue Ellen Kolman
August 14, 2026August 14, 2026

M.A. has requested an interpretation of the above cards that were drawn according to the protocol of silently completing the sentence, “Please give me some insight into __________.” M.A. has not told me what (s)he has put into the blank space. The first three cards are the “heart” of the reading and are read as a unit. Then, the fourth card is drawn and read as a summary or clarifier. If we include the summary card, there are two wands and two cups as well as two ones(10 of wands = 1+0=1) in this mini-reading, so we know that this request for insight focuses on L.L.’s expression. Because there are no members of the Major Arcana, the context for these insights is M.A.’s everyday life rather than her/his soul’s agenda for this lifetime. There are no other two-of-a-kind or more in suits or numbers.

The spotlight has been on the ten of wands, the need for discernment in the area of your skills and talents. You are multi-talented, M.A., and at this time, you experience this as more of a burden than a gift. Trying to present all of your gifts at once is impeding your forward progress immensely and limiting your ability to see the path ahead. Not only do you feel a sense of overwhelm, anyone you approach will view your offerings as overwhelming as well, and you will not be welcomed. Please select one or two of your skills and talents to lead you at this time and bundle the rest to carry under your arm. They will be available to you once you reach your next destination and can be accessed to enhance your new position and improve your posture., This card advises you NOT to show or tell anyone else everything you can do; you choose; you be in charge.

The spotlight is now on the Queen of Wands, the Sunflower Queen, who hides her light behind a black cat that she uses to keep people at a distance. She never lets anyone get too close, and if things turn out less than anyone’s idea of good, much less perfect, she blames the cat. This winds up with her playing the role of instigator and excuse-maker at the same time. This card appears when it is time to fire the cat, become more authentic in your interactions with others, and let your light shine enough for the sunflower to turn and face you. You are good enough, strong enough, wise enough, and able to ignore public opinion enough to be genuine. Please note that the queen’s wand is planted firmly in the base of her own throne rather than in the world beyond it.

The spotlight is moving toward the five of cups, mourning what has been lost or you feel is now missing. This can be anything from a feeling of what you don’t have or feel you aren’t “enough” of to the loss of a friend, colleague, relative, home, job, finances, or a sense of satisfaction and/or well-being. Be gentle with yourself; feel the sadness, find out if you have made an oath, promise, and/or vow that is keeping you in lack and if you are holding any beliefs that are keeping it active, and then, let it go. Recognize that you are energizing “lack” by keeping your attention on it. Turn and feel gratitude for the two cups that are still standing and full.

The summary card is the Ace of Cups, a triumph 0f your being who you are. People like to spend time with you, and it’s not because of anything specific that you say or do: it’s because of who you are. The Light that you carry causes blessings to fall into the lives of those near you because you give with the overflow. You bless and inspire others; you are an uplifter who encourages others to be more of who they really are.

3-Card Reading for L.G.

by Sue Ellen Kolman
August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

L.G. has requested an interpretation of the above cards that were drawn according to the protocol of silently completing the sentence, “Please give me some insight into __________.” L.G has not told me what (s)he has put into the blank space. The first three cards are the “heart” of the reading and are read as a unit. Then, the fourth card is drawn and read as a summary or clarifier. If we include the summary card, there are two fives/two kings (king=14=1+4=5)and two members of the Major Arcana in this mini-reading, so we know that this request for insight focuses on L.G.’s freedom to make choices as a Master. Because there are two members of the Major Arcana, the context for these insights is L.G.’s soul’s agenda for this lifetime. There are no other two-of-a-kind or more in suits or numbers.

The spotlight has been on the King of Pentacles, the master of integrity. This king has managed to be “in the world but not of it.” He walks his talk, and his word is his bond. He is consistent in adhering to the best and highest values, and he is just in all his dealings. Many consult him, and many admire him. That’s you, L.G.

The spotlight is now on the King of Swords, mastery in the area of resolving conflict. This card appears in a reading when you have earned the right to declare what will be done, what is, why, when, where, and how. If someone asks, “How come . . .?” you are entitled to reply, “Because I say so.” You have the authority to override the arguments and differing opinions. Contrast will still appear in your life, but it will be handled with grace and ease and will not slow you down.

The spotlight is moving toward the Devil. I remind you at this time that Facebook does not permit pictures that contain nudity, so the text here does not have a matching picture of the card, but here’s what it represents:all the reasons why and why not that pop up in resistance to moving forward. Here are all the excuses, vices, and addictions that were put in place to help you feel better, to cope with your life. When this card shows up, it is time to simply (yeah, right) lift the chains off your neck and take back the power to lead your life instead of giving away your power to the situation to lead and control you. It’s time to stop playing the victim or even caring what anyone else thinks.

The summary card is the Star, (another depiction of nudity). sometimes called the Wayshower. You are an inspiration, L.G., as you help keep the energy flowing by returning Source to Source and turning Source into Resource. You are part of the solution instead of being part of the problem. You are attuned to the higher frequencies of self-love, self-confidence, and self-respect that allow you to reflect part of the bigger picture as you help others raise their own vibration. You are the light.

3-Card Reading for E.J.

by Sue Ellen Kolman
July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

E.J. has requested an interpretation of the above cards that were drawn according to the protocol of silently completing the sentence, “Please give me some insight into __________.” E.J has not told me what (s)he has put into the blank space. The first three cards are the “heart” of the reading and are read as a unit. Then, the fourth card is drawn and read as a summary or clarifier. If we include the summary card, there are three wands in this mini-reading, so we know that this request for insight focuses on E.J.’s skills and talents. Because there is just one member of the Major Arcana, the context for these insights is primarily E.J.’s everyday life rather than her/his soul’s agenda for this lifetime. There are no other two-of-a-kind or more in suits or numbers.

The spotlight has been on the Moon, the wisdom and higher understanding that comes with the passage of time. This is a card of evolution that appears when a particular issue that you thought you had already handled appears like a tap on your shoulder and announces, “Hi, I’m back.” Even if you are initially frustrated, please recognize that you are not the same person you were the last time this appeared. You’ve grown; you’ve changed; you’ve evolved. You are far more able to handle this now than you were the last time, and you may even be able to finally resolve it and take it off the “To Do” list for this lifetime.

The spotlight is now on the Page of Wands, Having taken the beginning steps along the path to mastery, you are allowing your skills and talents to lead the way. You are testing out the strength and flexibility of those skills and talents while dedicating them to leading you forward and lighting up your path, getting the job done. Congratulations, E.J, you’re on your way!

The spotlight is moving toward the eight of wands, the “soon, get ready” card. Whatever you targeted as your next higher step is getting ready to land. Do whatever you need to in order to be prepared. Your wish is about to come true. .

The summary card is the six of wands, the lesson of the good leader. Although you wear the laurels of victory and get to ride the horse, this accomplishment has been a group effort, and it is important that you acknowledge and appreciate those who have contributed to the effort. It is important that you see this aspect of who you really are in addition to functioning as an individual. Your membership in this group allows more of the expression of who you really are. Let some of the others have a turn at riding the horse. This card also holds the reassurance that you don’t need to do it alone;you can ask for help.

Does this make sense? I hope it was helpful.

For more information about using tarot cards for insight and guidance, please consider purchasing the book Tarot for All Time, available in paperback and e-book. Thank you.

3-Card Reading for C.B.

by Sue Ellen Kolman
July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

C.B. has requested an interpretation of the above cards that were drawn according to the protocol of silently completing the sentence, “Please give me some insight into __________.” C.B. has not told me what (s)he has put into the blank space. The first three cards are the “heart” of the reading and are read as a unit. Then, the fourth card is drawn and read as a summary or clarifier. If we include the summary card, there are two swords in this mini-reading, so we know that this request for insight focuses on C.B.’s dealing with conflict. Because there is just one member of the Major Arcana, the context for these insights is primarily C.B.’s everyday life rather than her/his soul’s agenda for this lifetime. There are no other two-of-a-kind or more in suits or numbers.

The spotlight has been on the five of wands, the freedom to make choices as far as your skills and talents are concerned. It looks like everyone else is wearing play clothes, but you have on a hat. You are keenly aware that you are different from the rest of the group, and right about now, you are feeling somewhat picked on. You wonder if this was such a good decision to play with this group of ruffians, and you doubt that you are making a positive difference in the energies at play. This card shows up to affirm that you are making a huge difference. Some members of the group are so inspired that they may choose to wear a hat the next time this group gets together. Moreover, you are proving that you can take it as well as dish it out. Just hang in there a bit longer and all will be well.

The spotlight is now on the Emperor, the gift of wisdom. Remember that wisdom is sometimes defined as intelligence + compassion. People are drawn to you because of this gift, a combination of intelligence and compassion, and you have learned to utilize it so that the truth can shine through on its own. This is the wisdom of the Biblical King Solomon, who when confronted by two women, each claiming to be the mother of a particular infant, declared,” Cut the child in half.” The true mother instantly gave up her claim so that the infant could live. This, in turn, resulted in everyone’s being able to see that she was, indeed, the real mother. The truth spoke for itself. Like Solomon, sometimes you need to say or do something outrageous so that the truth can reveal itself. You remain in power by not taking sides, by not reducing the exploration for the truth to simple yes/no, right/wrong judgments.

The spotlight is moving toward the Page of Swords, the testing card. This card appears when you have declared your intent to follow the path to mastery, and the universe steps in to test your commitment. When this card appears in a reading, it acknowledges that you are going through a trying experience and advises you to keep on keeping on in order to attain the goal you have set your sights on. As frustrating and/or challenging as this experience may seem, it is simply the price you must pay to get where you want to be. Perseverance is required. Get beyond the fear, the doubt, and the frustration. Keep your eyes on the prize, and you will succeed.

The summary card is the six of swords, a card of service and healing. You are attempting to move the boat from the rough water into the smooth, so you must not bear down on the points of conflict, or you will sink the boat. Have compassion for yourself for having chosen to deal with the ones who see themselves as victims, having suffered the hurts, and have compassion for the one or ones who caused it as you move the boat to safety. Keep it light.

3-Card Reading for R.B.

by Sue Ellen Kolman
July 18, 2026July 18, 2026

R.B. has requested an interpretation of the above cards that were drawn according to the protocol of silently completing the sentence, “Please give me some insight into __________.” R.B. has not told me what (s)he has put into the blank space. The first three cards are the “heart” of the reading and are read as a unit. Then, the fourth card is drawn and read as a summary or clarifier. If we include the summary card, there are no two-or-more of any suit or number in this mini-reading and just one member of the Major Arcana, so we know that this request for insight focuses on R.B.’s everyday life rather than her/his soul’s agenda for this lifetime.

The spotlight has been on the Devil. I remind you at this time that Facebook does not permit pictures that contain nudity, so the text here does not have a matching picture of the card. The spotlight is now on the Devil, all the reasons why and why not that pop up in resistance to moving forward. Here are all the excuses, vices, and addictions that were put in place to help you feel better, to cope with your life. When this card shows up, it is time to simply (yeah, right) lift the chains off your neck and take back the power to lead your life instead of giving away your power to the situation to lead and control you. It’s time to stop playing the victim or even caring what anyone else thinks.

The spotlight is moving toward the five of cups, mourning what has been lost or you feel is now missing. This can be anything from a feeling of what you don’t have or feel you aren’t “enough” of to the loss of a friend, colleague, relative, home, job, finances, or a sense of satisfaction and/or well-being. Be gentle with yourself; feel the sadness, find out if you have made an oath and/or vow that is keeping you in lack and if you are holding any beliefs that are keeping it active, and then, let it go. Recognize that you are energizing “lack” by keeping your attention on it. Turn and feel gratitude for the two cups that are still standing and full.

The summary card is the ten of wands, the need for discernment in the area of your skills and talents. You are multi-talented, M.N., and at this time, you experience this as more of a burden than a gift. Trying to present all of your gifts at once is impeding your forward progress immensely and limiting your ability to see the path ahead. Not only do you feel a sense of overwhelm, anyone you approach will view your offerings as overwhelming as well, and you will not be welcomed. Please select one or two of your skills and talents to lead you at this time and bundle the rest to carry under your arm. They will be available to you once you reach your next destination and can be accessed to enhance your new position and improve your posture., This card advises you NOT to show or tell anyone else everything you can do; you choose; you be in charge. Good luck, R.B.

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3-Card Reading for N.N.

by Sue Ellen Kolman
July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

N.N. has requested an interpretation of the above cards that were drawn according to the protocol of silently completing the sentence, “Please give me some insight into __________.” N.N has not told me what (s)he has put into the blank space. The first three cards are the “heart” of the reading and are read as a unit. Then, the fourth card is drawn and read as a summary or clarifier. If we include the summary card, there is just one member of the Major Arcana, so the context for these insights is primarily N.N.’s everyday life wih only a slight connection to her/his soul’s agenda for this lifetime. There are no other two-of-a-kind or more in suits or numbers.

The spotlight has been on the three of wands. This card appears when you have recently launched a person and/or a project that caused you to develop new skills and talents in the process. You are being encouraged to activate/express one of those newer abilities now instead of reaching for the same old familiar activity that you used to cling to. This will serve you well.

The spotlight is now on the ten of pentacles, the need for discernment in choosing how much you will allow into your reality at the present time. What works best for you? There are no wrong answers: however, the boundaries that you set will determine who and what has access to you. Does your reality, like the young man’s, only include the safe, the sure, the practical, and the earthly? Are you more like the small child peeking out from behind his mother’s skirt? Are you like the young woman who sees the old man, the dogs, and the floating pentacles, or are you more like the old man who sees it all and is in touch with the animal kingdom as well? Your answer will dictate the breadth and depth of the information that will constitute your reality. so it is important to choose what is most appropriate for the moment and what will work best for you, especially at this time. There are new energies coming to Earth and new resources available to all humans.

The spotlight is moving toward Strength, the need to raise and attune your vibration to match those with which/whom you are working now. In more ways than one, you are able to access higher frequencies. There is unimaginable strength when you align with and embrace the higher vibrations that are available to you now. The only thing to watch out for is to not move ahead too quickly before all the parts are in place.

The summary card is the Queen of Cups, blocked and/or repressed emotions. Using Nelson’s Emotion Code, we find that there is only one blocked emotion, and it is ,” feeling taken for granted.” When we further explore this issue, we find there is a vow or oath involved. We imagine this vow to always put others first and to remain in a “support” position being written on stone tablets like the 10 Commandments. Then, we imagine breaking the stone tablets into little pieces as we render such vow or promise null and void. Using Theta Healing, we resolve this on the History Level and remove it from the other levels and from all that is, was, and will be of N.N. We make sure that it is gone and has been replaced with self-love, self-value, self-respect, freedom, safety, resiliency. confidence, discernment, and joy.

3-Card Reading for T.W.

by Sue Ellen Kolman
July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

T.W. has requested an interpretation of the above cards that were drawn according to the protocol of silently completing the sentence, “Please give me some insight into __________.” T.W has not told me what (s)he has put into the blank space. The first three cards are the “heart” of the reading and are read as a unit. Then, the fourth card is drawn and read as a summary or clarifier. If we include the summary card, there are two cups in this mini-reading, so we know that this request for insight focuses on T.W.’s feelings, emotions, relationships, and psychic abilities. Because there is just one member of the Major Arcana, the context for these insights is primarily T.W.’s everyday life rather than her/his soul’s agenda for this lifetime. There are no other two-of-a-kind or more in suits or numbers.

The spotlight has been on the Page of Cups, taking the first steps on the path to mastery in the area of feelings, emotions, relationships, and psychic abilities. When this card appears, it means you have begun a new relationship, T.W. Your feet are planted firmly on the earth, and you are steady and balanced, holding the cup easily in one hand and not at all flustered by the fish that jumps out of it. Clearly, this cup contains life-supporting water that will feed your soul. This card carries the master number of 11, a powerful visionary vibration.

The spotlight is moving toward the Wheel of Fortune, which contains the symbols of the “fixed” astrological signs in its four corners, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. These are management “styles.” Depending on how you manage the challenges life hands you (that you chose before you incarnated) you may have to encounter the challenges over and over again until you figure out what’s being asked of you and can master it/them. When this card appears, it is helpful to look for patterns that have been in your life. When you master the challenge and learn what you chose to learn, you can take that particular symbol off the wheel, so it doesn’t keep hitting you every time it comes around again. In this case, it seems the pattern involves you no longer giving up your power to the situation to make a difference in your self-perception but allowing you to take back your power and re-affirm your worth.

The summary card is the five of cups, mourning what has been lost or you feel is now missing. This can be anything from a feeling of what you don’t have or feel you aren’t “enough” of to the loss of a friend, colleague, relative, home, job, finances, or a sense of satisfaction and/or well-being. Be gentle with yourself; feel the sadness, find out if you have made an oath and/or vow that is keeping you in lack and if you are holding any beliefs that are keeping it active, and then, let it go. Recognize that you are energizing “lack” by keeping your attention on it. Turn and feel gratitude for the two cups that are still standing and full.