Last night 03/07/23 was a full moon and although I consider myself a spiritual person I am not aware of all the details regarding astrology and the effects it has on the human body or mind but the full moon last night felt extra powerful. I didn’t fall asleep until 8 this morning thanks to my lovely heightened emotions. But waking up only a few hours later around 11 am I felt a sense of release from some of the feelings I have been dealing with. I by no means feel like they have been taken away or that my life has just become all rainbows and butterflies. I feel more like last night I was in a fierce battle and have come out the victor.
Today I feel a strong urge, the need to be connected to nature. It could be that we finally have a beautifully sunny day but it may be something else. I went to the beach today and walked on the cold sand to the waters edge and let the ice cold water wash over my bare feet. It instantly made my feet ache but was exactly what I needed. The water was at peace, flowing at a smooth soothing rhythm. The sun was at full force in the clear blue sky reflecting onto the surface of the water. I walked a ways down the beach occasionally stepping closer to the water after allowing my feet to warm up from the shock. I stood with my face to the sun, my sunglasses on and my eyes closed. I stood there focusing on my breath, breathing in the fresh air and allowing the peace of nature to inspire me to be still. The wind swept through my sweater as I buttoned it against the slight chill I felt seeping through to my bones. My nose, face, hands and feet became red from the cold but I didn’t notice. I allowed myself to be caught up in the calm of my surroundings. I allowed my mind to quiet and focused on nothing but the peace flowing around and through me.
There is a power nature holds. A power to calm us, a power to comfort us, a power to let us forget our troubles. Connecting with nature allows up to live the way the universe intended, free from the stress of our jobs and bills and responsibilities. It calls us and allows us to rest. Truly rest.
Connecting with the water, sun, sand and wind was the rest I needed after the battle of last night. It was a reminder that even in tough times there is comfort. It just may not be exactly where you thought.
It reminded me that there is still beauty and good in this world, in my life. I just have to allow it to show itself to me and in return take the time and energy to appreciate it.
Last nights energy exhausted me but todays peace comforted me. Nature is powerful if only we take the time to experience it.
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