Like a lot of people, I've been doing my best over the past several months to cope with everything going on in the country right now. One of the things that's been most helpful is shifting my focus and reconnecting with the seasons, as well as the natural rhythms of the stars and planets –– particularly the moon.
The moon has always been a faithful companion and guide to human beings (especially those with creative tendencies). It pulls the tides, it shifts our moods, and it illuminates paths we might not ever see otherwise.
For those of us who occasionally lose our way creatively (guilty!), the moon offers a potential gateway back to inspiration and imagination when we need it.
I've been taking full advantage of that gateway lately, as with the new Feast of the Wandering Pen lunar challenge I introduced in yesterday's post. I've also been applying some of what I've learned and adopted to other areas of my life when it makes sense, including in my professional life, my personal life with my partner, and my spiritual life. Here are a few pointers for doing the same.
1. Embrace the Power of Beginnings (New Moon)
I used to think of the new moon as a time of darkness –– a time when the moon was absent from the sky, simply because I couldn't see it. But time, age, and common sense have shown me that that's definitely not the case. The moon's designated spot in the sky may be dark during the new moon, but it's not empty. In fact, a new moon is the perfect time to plant a seed or explore something new.
You don't need a full plan. You don't even need to be certain about where you'll end up. You just need to plant a seed –– a word, a line, a sketch mark –– and give it a chance to grow into something greater in time.
