Journaling by the Moonlight
I’ve always had a fascination with the moon. After studying the phases of the moon in astronomy classes and the astrological impact it can have on personal transformation, I began to explore the spiritual connections that the moon has brought to many cultures over thousands of years. No matter where we are in the world, we can see the moon. It’s something that we all have in common.
The moon has brought great comfort to me in my life, particularly during a time when I felt a loss of personal identity. This was during my first two years of becoming a mother – a time of joy, but a time of anxiety, depression and confusion. I was a mother, but who was I really? I took many walks during that time, gazing at the moon and trying to make sense of who I was and what purpose my life served.
Taking the knowledge I had of the moon and its place in spiritual transformation, I combined it with my training as a life purpose coach and a journaling workshop facilitator. Together, this combination created a path of self-discovery for me – a path that I want to share with the many mothers who feel a loss of personal identity.
In my book, Journaling by the Moonlight: A Mother’s Path to Self-Discovery, I share my personal story of transformation and how it led me on a path of self-exploration. I also share stories from other moms who embarked on similar journeys. Designed as a workbook with a journaling format, the book allows for personal reflection with many opportunities to answer the question, “I’m a mother, but who am I really?”
Working with the phases of the moon as a source for personal transformation, mothers who are challenged by the loss of personal identity are gently guided on their own paths of self-exploration - leading to a life of purpose, passion and creative expression. The accompanying deck of 54 journaling prompt cards (divided into nine phases of the moon, including the blue moon) support the self-discovery process outlined in the book.
Mothers will explore the cultural and astrological meanings of the moon, while being guided through a process that is beautifully aligned with each phase of the moon:
- Chapter One - By the Light of the Moon
- Chapter Two – Starting our Journey with the Moon: Dedicating your Journal to your Spiritual Awakening
- Chapter Three – Dancing on Moonbeams - The Power of Journal Writing
- Chapter Four – Cultural and Religious Awareness and the Symbolism of the Moon
- Chapter Five – The Power of the Moon: Astrological Influences in Spiritual Transformation
- Chapter Six – The New Moon: The Beginning of a Quest for Self-Discovery
- Chapter Seven – The Waxing Crescent: Who Are You, Really?
- Chapter Eight – The First Quarter: Dealing With Mother’s Guilt and Resentment
- Chapter Nine – The Waxing Gibbous: The Strength of a Support System
- Chapter Ten – The Full Moon: Identifying Your True Self
- Chapter Eleven – The Waning Gibbous: Creating the Bigger Picture
- Chapter Twelve – The Last Quarter: Taking Baby Steps
- Chapter Thirteen – The Waning Crescent: Managing the Ebb and Flow
- Chapter Fourteen – The Blue Moon: Celebrating Your Uniqueness
- Chapter Fifteen – Looking in the Mirror and Dancing by Moonlight
- Chapter Sixteen – Resources for the Journaling Mom