Full Moon

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(c) 2017 Rev. Linda M. Rhinehart Neas

Since childhood, I have had a fascination with the Moon. I remember taking walks along the beach and my mother pointing out the Moon to me. She told me that, like the Sun, the Moon was always with us. As I grew older and studied, I learned many facts about the Moon. I also learned many legends and myths.
 
The Moon is most often, in indigenous cultures, seen as a female entity, which counters the common belief of "the man in the moon."  I find great comfort in the idea that Grandmother Moon is watching over me and those I love. I also love the idea that as I am looking at the Moon, a loved one far away can also be looking at it, creating an invisible connection from one soul/heart to another. 
 
As a writer, I have written many poems about the Moon.  One of my first was:
 
LUNA CONFESSIONS
 
Stepping into the Confessional of Night 
The Heart opens. 
Dreams too real to believe in 
Come pouring out. 
The silent Confessor 
Neither absolves nor condemns…  
But sits in the Cathedral of Midnight 
Listening. 
© 1995 Linda M. Rhinehart Neas 

On May 17 from 7 to 7:30 PM EST, I will be presenting a spoken meditation on the May Full Moon. Science has proven that the Moon pulls on the Earth, moving water, enabling seed growth and even causing humans to be more creative or disturbing their balance. Many around the world believe that during a full Moon, prayers or energy that are lifted up together intensify and increase in their fruition.
 
I invite all to come join me in prayers for healing, peace and forgiveness during the time of the May Full Moon. 

The link to this event is:   https://zoom.us/j/184899143

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