Dancing with the Contrast of Darkness and Light

Our lunar goddess is rich with wisdom. Through her phases, she teaches us how to move from darkness into light with the gracefulness of a ballroom dance.

We step in, we step out – and we circle back around again. And with each step of this dance, we gain a new experience – a new awareness.

What do we receive in darkness that we may not see in the light? And how does the light magnify what’s tucked away in darkness?

This is where the gift of contrast comes in – and how the wisdom of the moon serves as a wonderful teacher.

Imagine looking up at the night sky during a first quarter lunar phase – and seeing a moon that’s half lit. It serves as a reminder that there’s always more to us than what meets the eye. It sparks a strong sense of curiosity within us.

When we ponder any type of change in our lives, we can choose to look at this moon phase as half light – with lots of room for possibilities and expansion. Or we can look at it as half dark – with lots of space to hide, wondering about the safety of “coming out” and triggering our own vulnerability.

Taking in the brightness of this magnificent lunar object, we can feel a sense of wonderment. There is so much potential in territories not yet explored.

The first quarter moon signals the balance between light and dark. It serves as a breakthrough point between our potential and our tendency to hold back because we can’t fully see what is really there.

If we can apply the moon’s half-light metaphor to our own journey of self-discovery, we are giving ourselves permission to move ahead in this exploration of new frontiers – with a curiosity that inspires a sense of being “open and allowing” – trusting new insights that want to emerge.

This is what inspired my recent dialogue with Dawn Purcell as part of the Power of Writing Summit – where I shared my journal writing journey through the phases of the moon during a challenging period in my life.

​​​​Come join me and 15 other writing experts as we discuss the power of writing as a way of processing life’s many changes.

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Grab your journal and your favorite beverage – and learn how writing can serve as a powerful life-changing tool.

I’ll look forward to welcoming you there!