Cassandra Chandler

Tag: Meditation

  • The Wind Moon

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    The full moon in April is sometimes called the Wind Moon. This is a time for action. The Wind Moon can fill our sails, giving us renewed energy to continue on our path. Wind can also be cleansing, and the moon is good for pulling us out of ruts and giving that little tug that…

  • Give Yourself Credit

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    A few months back, I wrote a blog post about my worst habit. Trying to do too much is something I’ll always have to watch out for. There’s a flip side to this coin that I’m only just beginning to notice. I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re doing this, too.

  • The Storm Moon

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    Today is March’s full moon. It’s sometimes called the Storm Moon. Storms are often thought of as tumultuous events that can inspire fear. Having been in a hurricane, I understand this. But storms are also cleansing.

  • The Quickening Moon

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    February is the most challenging month for me. I often spend it fighting off colds, with varying degrees of success. This year was no exception. The month usually passes as something of a blur. I checked my planner today and saw that there’s a full moon tonight—one I haven’t written (or really thought much) about…

  • Sunday at the Museum…

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    I started getting out more before the end of 2015. I’m lucky to live close enough to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to go there whenever I want. I used to go more often, but have been too busy lately. In 2016, I’ll be making more time to go.

  • The Long Night’s Moon

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    This week, we’ll enjoy the Long Night’s Moon. We’ve just passed the Winter Solstice—the longest night of the year. The light is starting to return, though we still have months of winter before us. I’m going to take this opportunity to reflect back on everything that’s come before and look forward to all the adventures…

  • My Worst Habit

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    The New Year is fast approaching, and with it thoughts of habits I want to build and ones I’d like to break in 2016. The standard goals are there for me (and most everyone I know). Exercise more. Eat better. Be more present with my loved ones. My Achilles heels, though, are my own.

  • The Mourning Moon

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    October’s full moon was about removing things from my life—letting objects, thoughts, or feelings go if they no longer served me. November’s full moon is the deeper pass. Now is the time to let go of things that I once cherished, but are now merely draining my energy. Accomplishments I tried to achieve, but fell…

  • Quiet

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    The beginning of November is one of my favorite times of the year. There’s a stillness to it that precedes the ramp-up in activity before holiday season and after the new year starts. It’s a restful time, the calm before the storm. My life is often loud, always busy, with little time for reflection and…

  • The Blood Moon

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    The full moon in October is sometimes called the Blood Moon. I’ve read that it marked the time when herds would be thinned to ensure survival of the fittest livestock over the winter. Meditating on this, I find that this is the season for culling. I plan to go through my things as much as…