This post comes a little delayed from the release of the podcast, but I’m okay with that. It’s given me the opportunity to sit more with this concept, and be more aware of how it’s playing out in my life.
One thing I’ve noticed over the last few days is how much creation feeds into my spiritual practices, and how much my spiritual practices then feed back into my creativity. An example: Saturday night I performed a new moon ritual, and on Sunday I got up early, did Yoga, and went to services at my local Center for Spiritual Living. Afterward, I went to a nearby cemetery and buried the melted wax and offerings from my ritual. I felt really connected and grounded and full up on Spirit.
That afternoon and evening I went into a bit of a creating k-hole. It was beautiful, full of clay and ideas and productivity. Spending the time connecting to magic and the outer world of creation (through ritual, being around nourishing people, taking in ideas, and spending some time in nature) gave me so much gasoline for my creative motor.
Which brings me to the next thing I observed. Where there is expansion, necessarily will come a contraction. We breathe in, yes, and must breathe out. The sun rises and sets. Unlimited expansion is neither healthy nor aligned with our nature.
When I woke up on Monday morning I was grouchy. I had a hard time getting out of bed, didn’t want to face anything, etc. I was in a serious state of contraction. I’d expelled so much of the juice that I’d imbibed Saturday night and Sunday morning that I totally tapped myself out.
In the past, I would have beaten myself up for this feeling, getting all guilt ridden and shameful. Mindfulness and self-compassion rescued my ass, though. Instead of spiraling into a dark place, I was able to recognize it for what it was—an exhale. Nothing to moan about, but nothing to just ignore, either. I went to the library, got some books I knew would help me through the day (stumbled across a book that has already led to some pretty interesting experiences), and then came home and had a quiet day. I had the Sabbath I had intended for my Sunday.
Which is to say, lovelies, create to be in alignment with creation. But also, please, remember that creation itself comes with the waning moon, and you are no different. It doesn’t make you flawed, it makes you part of God.
I love you.