Happy Full Moon! Although this moon is widely known as Cold Moon, I’m calling it Truth Moon.
Earlier this year I was introduced to the practice of Lectio Divina. I wrote about it here; but basically each month I choose a line of poetry and immerse myself in it for the entire month. And then I create something to commemorate the words and my experience.
This month I was thrilled when in passing a beautiful member of one of the communities I belong to, mentioned a bit of inspired writing she captured bedside. The minute I heard it I got all tingly and knew I wanted to play with it this month.
“And in the night a demon comes to call
Holding my feet to the moonlight
To make me speak my truth”
–Jill Pettinger Clifton
Isn’t that wonderful?!
The mysterious and powerful realms of dreams and the Moon are delightfully familiar to me, and what a lovely month it’s been holding this bit of poetry as a touchstone.
The etymology of the word demon is Greek and means “divine power.” Daemons were considered guardian spirits, giving guidance and protection and sometimes offering genius inspiration.
And so I’ve loved the image of having my feet held to the moonlight — not in any sense of torture or punishment, but rather as a purifying infusion of loving light that has allowed me to see truths that I’ve kept hidden in dark corners.
It’s been an extraordinary month of review for me filled with release and compassion and greater clarity and understanding.
All month long I’ve gathered little snippets of truth about myself and wrote them down on little slips of paper. I have a project in mind to use them in, but until that comes to pass, I’ve collected them to fill the moon box I made pictured above. I’m especially delighted with the inspiration (thanks daemon!) to wire some stars onto the lid of the box so they stick up. They jiggle and wave a bit, and remind me that in the power of speaking one’s truth, even the stars can be moved.
And now you know why I’m calling this my Full Truth Moon.
Did you gather some truths this month? Are you ready to speak them? Do tell.
Deborah, What a lovely practice. You are reminding me about some of the solstice poetry that have come my way recently. I followed your link re Lectio Divina & also found your words about containers useful. Much to be with. Thank you!
Thanks for stopping by Janet. I’m enjoying working within the framework of a month – it feels spacious and yet clearly bounded. I’m a bit of a magpie I think – bright glittery bits/ideas/projects are forever calling to me and finding containers that help me joyfully focus feel like a particular gift.
Enjoy that Solstice poetry! I like to make it a practice to send out poetry to my friends on the solstices and equinoxes. Poetry feels like such a gentle invitation into the energies of a new season, don’t you think?
Wow, Deborah. I so love this. I love that you make a practice of focusing on one thing each month and what a creative way to work on yourself! I also love the quote. I thought it was interesting that I also went there for the feet being held, but I think that there is something about facing our truth that is a little scary. Still, even though it is scary, I find it fascinating to observe myself and to work on little improvements as I go along. I have never thought to do it in such a creative and inspired way. I was just thinking yesterday about how inspiration works – little things that catch our attention and, if we listen and pay attention to them – they tell us the secrets of our truth. They are whispers from Heaven, meant to guide us along the path.
Thanks for sharing this practice. It has inspired me.
Oh Amy, I love your observation about inspiration – like following a sparkling little trail and finding a secret about yourself! I absolutely believe we are always offered guidance, and that our world is filled with beautiful signs of support and hints and cosmic winks – all meant help us fully awaken to our divine shine.
What an awesome post Deborah. Loved seeing the image of having your feet held to the moonlight… purifying infusion of loving light that has allowed you to see truths. I really connect with the energy of the moon also.
I love the extraordinary month of review you had that brought you greater clarity and understanding. I truly admire you to be doing this. Thank you for inspiring me to know that I can do this if I so choose it. Loved it. Blessings! xo
The Moon IS a powerful inspirer isn’t she Suzanne?!