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How Will You Illuminate the World?
As we settle into autumn’s first full moon phase, here’s a great quote to ponder – “You have to find what sparks a light in you, so that you – in your own way – can illuminate the world.” Take a moment to connect with your inner spark. How does it get ignited? What is happening within you and around you when your feel on fire? What is the “it” that lights you up every time you come in contact with it – or even think about it? And how does “this” reflect the uniqueness in you? How does it want to be expressed creatively? These are great questions to take into your journal under the light of a full autumn moon. And if you’d like…
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Inspiration – Signs from the Other Side
Artists and writers are often inspired by creative muses, which come in various forms and at unexpected times. In my case, it was the moon that inspired a body of work that I didn’t realize I had within me. After moving through a difficult phase in my life, it was the moon that taught me the significance of transition – and how our life journeys are always shifting from darkness into light, and cycling around again. Inspiration comes when you’re least expecting it, even from the other side – as described by author Bill Philipps in his new book, Signs from the Other Side: Opening to the Spirit World – which was recently published by New World Library. This book offers techniques for listening to intuition and…
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Full Moon Dreaming
For many centuries, the moon has inspired thousands of beautiful stories, songs, dances, paintings, and poems. Through its many phases, she has served as a muse in a variety of ways. What is it about the moon that stirs our innermost thoughts and inspires our deepest creativity? What is it about her that unleashes the magic of our dreams? The full moon phase brings a time of high energy and great sensitivity. It’s also a period of extraordinary creativity. Dreams (both day and night) are at their height during this phase with the potential to activate possibilities that you never thought were possible. As you take in the radiant light of tonight’s full moon, notice what comes to mind. How does this connect with your creative voice? And what within…
