Messages from the Moon

Messages from the Moon by Matthew Mitlas

As a culture, the west has developed a chronic “doing” syndrome. During work, play, or relaxation, we have become so accustomed to constantly “doing” that many times we forget to just “be.” Have you ever felt the mind continuing to do, do, do? To be somewhere else- still at work or in the past or future? Do you try to relax only to find that the mind is not relaxing- in fact it is doing just the opposite? While action and doing is important and has its place in our lives, it is equally important to find balance and time to devote to healing and restoring the mind and body. To balance this chronic syndrome of doing, meditating on the qualities of the moon can help us. The moon represents feminine energy. Cool, calming, gentle, quiet, soft, and meditative, the recent full moon acts as a gentle reminder to slow things down; to bring us back to the present moment; to be in the company of ourselves, with each breath.

Take a comfortable seat in silence and close your eyes. Find a moment to center yourself and to feel the gentleness of the breath moving in and out of your lungs. Let your mind become void of distractions as the image of a bright, full moon envelops the empty space in your mind. Gently open your eyes and absorb the essence of the following messages from the moon.

Messages from the Moon:

Illuminating the darkness of the Earth, I illuminate the consciousness of the mind

I am the cradle of Compassion; a reminder to love unconditionally

Calm, cool, and centered, I am the meditative awareness amidst chaos and discomfort

Slow and steady, I develop the intuition of the mind; of cosmic consciousness

I gently watch over all, day and night

I return distractions to their cause; settling the mind for a nighttime’s healing rest

I am the source of creativity, love, and compassion

I represent purity, clarity, and peace

I exist even when I am not seen

I am the divine feminine in existence

May the qualities of the moon fill all beings with happiness, love, and light and the causes of happiness, love, and light.

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