The Full Cold Moon
This is the dreamwheel that I created this last weekend at my monthly, local dreamwheel gathering. It was a wonderful time as we all celebrated today’s Full Cold Moon, also known as the Long Night Moon. As we peered into the month ahead, with the chilly air moving in along with the enticing holiday buzz, we all explored what warms us, what we’re thankful for in this moment, and what we would like to complete in the final days of 2009… These monthly gatherings have grown to be a beautiful way to honor where we are and look to the days in front of us through the crystal clear lens of possibility!
A BIG thank you to Jamie Ridler for the inspiration! There are many other beautiful full moon visionboards over at her website, so be sure to take a peek!
This year has been somewhat of a whirlwind for me, as I discovered what I truly want out of my life and so many aspects of who I am have reached a beautiful place of integration (I’ll be writing more on that in the coming weeks, as the word I chose for 2009, inspired by Christine Kane to nix the resolutions and instead create clear intention, was integration). Over the year, I realized just how much I was scattered over so many pieces of who I am, trying to do it ALL, as though I could elegantly carry it off without feeling overwhelmed, as if I were Wonder Woman or an eight-limbed beast. In letting that go, tuning in to the deeper me, and honoring what my heart truly wants, I have discovered my dream and, in many ways, feel like a dog that has been let off of its leash… not because anyone in particular has constrained me, but because I’ve gotten in my own way and finally discovered ways to step aside and allow my own innate wisdom to shine. It’s a new kind of momentum for me… one that has taken some getting used to, and I’m still learning to trust that even when I take a rest, it seems to keep going without me! To me, this is a beautiful sign that I’m doing exactly what I’m meant to do…
I invite you to consider your own sense of momentum. For you, it may have been a year of quiet and gentle unfolding rather than a whirlwind, or you might feel as though you’ve been at a frustrating standstill or facing challenge after challenge. Whatever the case, honor it. Trust it. We each move at our own pace, and sometimes our journey seems to have a mind of its own. As we move into the Full Cold Moon, I invite you to look at your journey squarely in the face and ask yourself…
What would you like to bring with you that warms you, inspires a sense of sweetness, or answers to a deeper calling?
What are you grateful for in this moment?
What would you like to focus on as you give a final burst of energy and hope to the remaining days of 2009?
I intend to begin the next year with a new word (soon to be revealed!), and a new sense of place and purpose in the world. I intend to honor and share my dreams with others, through creative women’s retreats, e-seminars, creative coaching, and LOTS more dreamwheels… In the meantime, I’m savoring every last moment of this year, and creating a deeper vessel to store my hopes in. Won’t you join me?
Categories: Creativity, dreamwheels, Full Moon Dreamboard, gratitude, inside out, life purpose, Living Mindfully | 
Tags: authenticity, Christine Kane, Creativity, dreamwheels, full moon, Full Moon Dreamboard, Jamie Riddler, Lisa Rough, visionboards | 
18 Comments »
Excellent post!
I am so glad I found your blog – I love it and will be back!
Absolutely beautiful collage and great reading on the full moon.
I love that you made the dreamboard circular, works perfectly for the concept of momentum! It is so important to figure out what you want, that’s a huge deal! Now by gathering momentum you will be unstoppable. I have to figure out how to gather momentum without crashing, LOL. Full moon blessings to you.
The circle of your dreamboard really moves the word momentum! What a strong word for December! May your dreams come true!
oh wow this one is really speaking to me. thank you.
MOMENTUM! – i love it.
I love that your dreamboard is round. I find your images very interesting. Full moon blessing to you.
What a beautiful vision. There is such a sense of play, movement and joy in your dreamboard. I’m so curious to see what your 2010 word will be. I have a funny feeling it’s going to be a powerful year for you.
May all of your dreams come true.
i love your circular dreamboard,
and your intentions behind it.
i look forward to seeing it all unfold,
as your dreams manifest for you
Wow, I love that this is a wheel! Perfectly in line with the Momentum theme! I had chosen a key word (well, I’d chosed 4) at the beginning of this year, as well – thanks to Christine Kane. My first and main keyword I chose was “Release.” And, although I feel like I haven’t done too much of note at all this year and am just glad to get through it, I did quit smoking. It’ll be exactly one year on Jan 5th. So, at the very least, I did release something very harmful from my life. For that I’m so thankful!
Thanks for visiting my blog and for your good wishes! I wish you many bright and beautiful blessings, as well, and may all your wishes come true in most satisfying and harmonious ways!
i love your mandalaesque dreamboard.
may your momentum continue to flow.
What a great post – love that word: Integration – Very powerful!
Lots of joy and color in this vision board. MAy all your dreams come true
i love that it is round.
Wow, there’s nothing cold about your dreamboard! I love the dog, the colours, the vibrancy. Momentum it is!
You dream wheel and spirit are awesome. I am so glad you found your inner self. May all your dreams come true.
Love this dreamboard! Using words like whirl-wind and the shape is a circle. All your intentions contained in a shaped that is continuous. A space for all of them to come true! That is my wish for you! xo
Beautiful dreamwheel! May your dreams come true!
Beautiful collage! Thanks for visiting over at my post. I’ve been enjoying your circles throughout the Joy Diet, and it’s nice to see such a beautiful one for the full moon. Your word “momentum” and your description made me think of the power of flywheels: it takes sustained effort to start the wheel turning, but once you do it requires little effort to keep it moving! Are you familiar with a CD by Bobby McFerrin called “Circlesongs”? You might enjoy it. I listened to it while creating my dreamboard.
Beautiful dreamwheel!
Lisa, love this moon wheel. It says so much, invites us to so much. As for me, I got very clear about a month ago of many things I needed to set down. Like you, I can easily get in my own way. (LOL) Can be really creative, but way too busy. (My hubbie refers to me as a worker bee.) So I released some projects and allowed myself to fall in love with the one that I just know is going to guide me through 2010. I am jazzed as well as nourished, because I can do this slowly, at my own pace. Yes! Thanks for these great reminders….