Happy New Moon Valentine’s Day!

Happy New Moon Valentine’s Day!
 
The timing couldn’t be more perfect, spending it than on the back end of a new moon phase.
 
new moon always brings a time of new beginnings. It’s a period when the sky is completely black, with the exception of little sparkles of light in the form of stars.
 
It’s the point in every month when the moon takes a retreat and begins to grow again, redoubling her light and reflecting new creative energy on all worldly things. It marks an ideal time for connecting with our inner selves and our heart’s desire. By looking for the “light” and knowing that it’s there, somewhere, waiting to be discovered – we can reach a place where our personal reflection begins to shed its own light.
 
What wants to emerge from within you? What wants to be created outside of you?
 
 
It sounds like a perfect message for Valentine’s Day, don’t you think?

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The Ripple Effect of Gratitude

As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday here in the United States – and move toward another full moon phase, I can’t help but think of the impact that gratitude has when we embrace it wholeheartedly.
 
Can you imagine a world where everyone showed gratitude?
 
If someone did something kind for you, you’d probably give them a warm smile and say thank you. And if you were having a bad day, someone else might take time out of his or her life to comfort you, making you feel better.
 
It’s these acts of kindness that prompt people to show their gratitude by doing something similar for someone else.
 
Like a skipping stone in a pond, acts of gratitude have the potential to create a ripple effect.

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