Last Monday brought us a new moon, the time when it appears invisible because of its location between our earth and the sun.

There are so many things like that: cast in darkness, they seem to disappear. Out of sight, out of mind? But we also have the power to bring things to light with our attention and with our care.

Folks who are into such things talk about embracing the moon’s cycles to illuminate our own. What fears are we keeping in the dark? What parts of ourselves are we keeping hidden? What things are just now starting to emerge?

Writing Prompt

Let’s go with the idea of lunar energy. Set a timer for five minutes, choose a prompt, and go.

• Things seemed dark, but it was just the start of another cycle…
• When the light changed, I noticed…
• In the dark, I got the feeling that…