Gin Rummy with Moppy: From Games with my Grandmother to Intuitive Guidance

Heather Schwartz
Sep 28
2 min read

Updated: Sep 29

A childhood game with my grandmother taught me vital life lessons. In this article discover how you, too can begin to connect with your guides for wisdom, guidance, and fun.

One of the first ways I learned about intuition was through playing Gin Rummy with my grandmother, "Moppy," at age 7.

I would get little “hits” about the rules of the game and how they applied to life:

✨ Show up fully, ready to play.

✨ Set an intention.

✨ If something is gone, let it go. (Focusing on it won't bring it back).

✨ What we think about often shows up. (It may not come in the form we expect).

✨ Be open.

✨ Ask for the essence of what you want.

✨ Say, thank you.

✨ The joy is in the connection, not in being “the best.”

✨ Allow yourself to win and when you do, celebrate everyone.

Outside of the game, I would remember these ways of thinking about life when things were hard. And, thinking about playing with Moppy made things feel easier. I especially remember thinking to myself, "That Ace is gone. It's not coming back," when a friend and I disconnected. And, though I was still really sad, the understanding of that, helped me get back on track. These wise thoughts were foundational and still are in my life.

Intuition is a very powerful resource! And, it can be fun!

Playing with Guidance

Every day, I ask my guides for assistance, connection, and guidance. And, I often ask them to join me in games. It’s a playful reminder that we’re in this together!

One of my favorites is Hurdle on Arkadium (a word game like Wordle where you guess five words).

When I invite my guides, I rapidly guess the words and it's fun! Just today, I reached my highest score ever—10,300! While that was exciting, what felt even better was the sense of camaraderie and support.

It's amazing! It brought a lump to my throat that we're all in this together. 💗

Want to Play With Your Guides?

You can do this, too.

🌟 Ask your guides to assist you in a game you enjoy.

🌟 Invite them to make their presence clear—for example, by letting answers come more easily.🌟 Keep a lighthearted, playful attitude.

🌟 Thank them afterward. Gratitude strengthens your connection and lets your guides know how much you value your partnership.

This is about entering into a relationship with your intuition—one filled with joy, play, and gentle affirmation that we are all supported.

A Note on the word, “Assist”

My guides often use the word assist instead of help. Help can sometimes carry a weight of struggle or inadequacy, while assist feels lighter, like teamwork. They also sometimes bring through words I don’t normally use, which can feel like their little signature. In readings, those words often match the language of the person I’m reading for—which brings even more joy and validation.