The Moon

I've had this Blog for about a week and have been hesitant to write in or become attached in any way. I had a frightening experience with my last Blog concerning a hacker and my personal information; so I am reluctant to pour myself in to this virtual Diary. Today though marks one of the proudest days of my brief life as America has taken upon herself a new President. My hopes and prayers are with the Obama family as they adjust to this new life they have entered because from this moment his daughters the future adults of this nation will be growing up faster than they know. I hope that history with all its annals does not fail to recognize that race aside this inauguration was one of the brightest pieces of recent history created in many many years. I have lived through the tearing down of the Berlin Wall, the separation of the Soviet Union, the World Trade Center attacks, Columbia shuttle crash and four Presidents but today is the day I will tell my children about. I will tell them that on this day America finally in my mind achieved a dream that Martin Luther King and countless others dared to imagine. I will tell my children that Obama was the President who gave me hope for change. It may be gradual and it may never come at all but if nothing else he offered hope to a Nation that desperately needs it.
On a different side note the moon last night was a gorgeous waning crescent as long as the clouds didn't obstruct the view. In my ensomnea last night and early this morning I lit every candle in my room and just sat still and thought about the moon. It governs so much of our day to day lives and so few recognize it. in my own life I can tie certain behaviors to the cycles of the moon. When it is waning I focus on letting go of conflicts, personal struggles and taking in all the positive energy I can. When it is waxing I seem to hit periods of personal and spiritual growth and often find myself enjoying new experiences. At the time when it is full so am I with new ideas, energy and womanly wisdom and understanding of the cycles of life. My favorite time though is when the moon is new because it is then I take time to reflect, recharge and look inward and outward toward Mother Nature and God for answers, wisdom and new energy.
This moon cycle currently with its waning crescent has seen me letting go of the expectations of others. To often I try to please the entire world instead of myself and though I may try to escape this lesson it is one that I have had to learn this time. I am not able to please everyone; I must first please myself. In the interest of my own personal growth and happiness this year I vowed to do what i wanted to do as long as it harms none. Learning to say No is not easy for me who likes to be everyone to everybody. Perhaps that is why I have decided to enter graduate school and study counseling? Perhaps it is why this year is devoted to my spiritual growth?
A thought to ponder: Do you have to see the moon to feel or notice its effects? Living as a totally blind individual who has never seen the moon I would say no. Take time to notice the changes in behavior, patterns and the opportunities for personal growth as relating to the cycles of the moon. On warmer nights I prefer to walk outside and just be close to nature and the Earth. Since winter in the Midwest doesn't allow for that try lighting a candle corresponding with a particular cycle or phase of the moon. Take time to shut off the electronics, put the cat or dog in another room and just sit. Look in to the candle and reflect, pray or meditate as you see fit. For me just being still was enough to provide me with some tranquility.
Blessed be,