In the western sky,
The yellow-orange full moon was saying goodbye,
Slipping into clouds on the horizon,
As the sun brought daylight in the east.
For a moment,
Light from two planets.
Welcome to the continuation of life's cycle.
Circle around to a natural silence,
A time to quiet down,
Smooth out the wrinkles,
And coast into a silent meditation.
Time to breathe in,
Breathe out,
Time for you,
Time for quiet.
Gently come back to your body.
Notice who you are as a physical being.
As you bring your awareness,
So you bring your energy to each part of your body.
Toes,
Feet,
Legs,
Thighs,
Hips,
Waist,
Stomach,
Chest,
Arms,
Hands,
Neck,
Head,
And face.
Circle deeper still,
Down into your emotions.
Stir up from the bottom like a good cook,
So that all the ingredients,
Especially the spices,
Are included in the mix,
And you have all your feelings available.
Spiral down to your essence,
Where something precious lives,
Your essential self,
Your spirit.
Both fragile and strong,
Your spirit stirs,
Is awakened,
And expresses.
May you cycle through the day,
Rolling along,
Coasting when you can.
Your gift today is a cycle.