IC09 — The Distractor

Inner Critic Oracle

The Oracle Transmission

The distractions aren’t random — they’re armor.
They protect you from what feels too raw to face.
But the scrolling, the busyness, the noise — it’s all resistance wearing productivity’s mask.

This card appears when presence feels risky but avoidance feels hollow.

Truth waits in the quiet.

Channelled Message

Your Inner Critic keeps you busy to avoid the ache.
She believes stillness will expose too much.

Tell her:
“I can handle what’s here.”

Then pause — even if just for a breath.

Embodiment Practice

Set a timer for one minute.
Do nothing.
Notice what tries to fill the silence.

Journal Prompt

What emotion am I avoiding by staying distracted?