Moon Meditation to Reconnect with Yourself and the Natural World (62)

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So , now that we've done all the housekeeping things , thank you for taking the time to land here with me today . In episode 61 , we spoke with Eleanor Medina about how we can practice mindfulness with the moon to reconnect with ourselves and the natural world .

So for today's meditation , this is going to be a practice that you can listen to during any phase of the moon cycle , but to use it as a way to check in with yourself and the ways in which you are connected to the natural world and in , particularly , the moon .

So , as a general guide , each time you listen to this practice and I hope it's something you download and play again and again take note of the moon phases each time and just kind of take note did you notice any patterns ?

What came up during this particular moon phase , and see if that pattern repeats over time , and just simply witness the changes and these , this witnessing can be a great reminder that , just like the natural world is changing every single day , so are you so a little general guide that you can hold in mind as you practice this meditation as a way to reconnect with

the natural world is . The new moon is typically a time that is about darkness and stillness , going into the deep and the depths of things . It's a time to plant seeds and set intentions , and the full moon might be a time where there's a lot more energy going on . Maybe both internally and externally .

It might feel a little chaotic , so it's a good time to think about what do you need to balance this energy right now ? Maybe it feels good to be in that energy or maybe you need more stillness .

The full moon is also a great time to check on those seeds you planted and notice the ways in which they have grown and bloomed , and check in , nurture those seeds . Each time you practice , you're watering the seeds that you've planted . If you're getting really into this , I also recommend checking out the Astrology of the Week Ahead podcast with Chani .

It is wonderful and that can give you a guide more on what's going on in the sky as you turn to this meditation to practice . You can also check out Episode 49 for a new moon meditation guided by me and Episode 61 for more on this moon meditation conversation . So for now ,

let's take a moment to connect by just noticing where your body touches the earth and notice all points that are touching the earth . Let your spine lengthen , allow the shoulders to soften down the back and take a big breath in and a big breath out , two more like this . Inhale , fill your chest , fill your belly with air , exhale . Open your mouth .

Let it out One more . Inhale and exhale . Take a moment to notice any sounds that you can hear right now . Then gently soften your gaze or rest your eyes , if you haven't already done so . Notice any sounds that you can hear . Notice any sounds outside your home , sounds inside your home . Maybe you notice the sound of the bird .

Maybe feel the wind on your skin . Notice the rustle of the wind as it brushes against some leaves , and notice how the sounds , the sensations of the world around you are changing from moment to moment .

Looking at the changes in nature , in the sound , in the weather and in the moon , we can be reminded that what we experience internally is going to fluctuate too . All things are subject to change , even me and you . So I invite you to witness the changes that arise from moment to moment .

Witness the way the thoughts that pass through the mind change , the ways that the sensations that come up in the body change , the way that the breath changes , the way in which each one is a little bit different , and as you witness these changes , try not to resist what comes up .

Can you take a step back and simply notice it , just as you would take a step back and look up at the sky and notice the phase of the moon .

And if anything that arises becomes too overwhelming , allow your awareness to expand to the sounds of the natural world around you and remember that you do not have to carry all of this alone , that the earth , that nature , that the birds , the trees are here to carry it with you too .

Know that you are held through each sensation that arises and everyone that passes . If you catch yourself caught up in one particular thought , can you take a step back ? Can you unhook and witness any changes that arise as you do and as all of these changes and fluctuations are happening ?

Can you find that point of stillness , that point of steadiness to hold you in it ?

If this is your connection to the earth or your awareness of the breath , and return to that sensation of where your body meets the earth , just take a moment to notice how you feel here , notice if it's any different from when we began and you can gently open your eyes as you return to this space .

Thank you so much for taking the time to practice together today , and don't forget to look up . Maybe look it up on Google . Maybe look up at the sky and witness what phase of the moon are we in and notice how it changes from day to day , just as the way you feel as you sit might change from day to day too .