Click on the video to hear Smiley’s messages for July

On the last Sunday of every month, I go live on my Facebook Page to give out messages of confidence, love, encouragement and positivity to all the children (and Mums!) who want them. Be sure to come and join me. Click here to see forthcoming dates!

I wonder how many of us can take inspiration and draw strength from the wisdom of the Smiley Thought Cards who want the very best for us. Their energy is lovely.

How can July’s messages help you?

This month we asked for help about leaning into joy and being comfortable about success as lots of us find this tricky. We had a discussion about culturally being British and achievements, and not wanting to make others feel bad that we were doing well when they weren’t. Interesting!

How does it work?

Following the questions on the card spread, I pulled 5 cards to get my answers and lay them out to think about what they were saying to me. I’ve added some crystals for healing energy to this card spread here.

QU1. What do I need to see or understand?

I need to be kinder to myself and allow those good feelings / compliments / words into my heart. I need to be open to receiving.

QU2. How can I help myself?

Change my thinking and believe in myself. Believe that I am capable and confident. Believe that I deserve to be successful.

QU3. What energy do I need to help me?

Bring in the energy of fun and laughter to keep it light. Don’t let those big worries bring me down. Don’t give in to the fear. Boundaries to protect myself from that negative vibe.

QU4. What do I need to let go of and set free?

Let go of sadness to make space for happiness and joy. I wonder if holding onto sadness / fear is easier than being happier because it’s better the devil you know.

QU5. What do I need to remember at this time?

I need to remember that I am smart and whatever happens, I will figure it out. What could possibly go wrong? What if it all went so very right. It’s funny in the book, Ruby discovers that as one of her life lessons.

How to use the Inner Smile Card Spread

Put your energy on the cards – you can blow on them, tap them or fan them towards your heart.
Shuffle the cards until you feel you want to stop. If you have something, in particular, you want help with, then think about that while you shuffle. If you want daily guidance or a more general reading, ask the cards ‘What do I need to know today?’
Fan the cards out in front of you.
Pick 5 cards to create your Inner Smile Spread. Choose the ones you feel drawn to. There is no right or wrong way to do it.
Place the 5 cards – in the order you chose them – to make your own Inner Smile Spread. Use the image above as a guide.
Notice how the cards respond to each of the 5 question prompts on the Inner Smile Spread.
Write down the answers on a piece of paper or in your journal. This shows you what the cards want you to know. It’s your own personal message and only you can make sense of it.
To make sense of your reading, notice what you are drawn to on each card. Is it the words or the picture? What does the card mean to you? Does it make you think of something or connect you to a memory in your imagination?
When you have looked at each one of the 5 questions prompt and answers, put your hand over your heart and close your eyes. Notice how you feel. Has that helped?
What action are the cards asking you to take? Have a think about what you want to do next and make sure you follow through.
Say thank you to your cards for helping you, and put them carefully back in the box.
Notice what happens in the coming days while your brain and your heart synchronise (connect up) to help you work out what is it that you need. The answers come when you let go and trust.