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<\/a><\/p>\nGETTING TO KNOW THE MOON<\/p>\n
The moon affects everyone and everything on the planet.\u00a0 If you don’t believe me, think of the high and low tides of our oceans.<\/p>\n
Beyond this, women’s menstrual cycles are connected to the moon.<\/p>\n
Go one more:\u00a0 We refer to the maiden, the woman, the crone.\u00a0 The maiden is the newborn crescent moon.\u00a0 The mature woman is the full moon.\u00a0 The waning moon represents the crone.<\/p>\n
Speak with policemen, emergency medicine employees, warmline workers, and you’ll hear how people act differently during the time of a full moon.<\/p>\n
The moon focuses on dreams, feelings, instincts, and intuition.\u00a0 Sometimes, you may focus on your rational mental activities, ignoring your inner feelings. Problems occur when you ignore the things that the Moon finds important.<\/p>\n
When this happens, the Moon brings things to the surface.\u00a0 While this may be painful, it can also be healing.\u00a0 One thing for sure – the intuition the Moon sends you is a strong message that you already know the answer to your question.<\/p>\n
However, overthinking as well as other thinking can cause more questions – especially as you travel into the unknown future which causes disorienting perceptions.\u00a0 What happens is this:\u00a0 the situation is not really changing.\u00a0 What is changing is your perception of reality.<\/p>\n
When you realize that you cannot return to the world you once knew, you can be shocked – to say the least.\u00a0 You cannot see your life in the same way again.<\/p>\n
This is big stuff and it’s also scary.\u00a0 The Moon brings you front and center with low self-esteem, your oppressive background, sexual identity issues, and everything else you’ve been taught to run from.\u00a0 PTSD, past traumas, mental illness, drug addiction, disabilities, gender issues, and anything else that needs a slow approach, and nonlinear healing.<\/p>\n
The message of the Moon:\u00a0 Do not be afraid of the dark.\u00a0 After all, we’re all part of it.\u00a0 The Moon card is emotional, intuitive, and healing.<\/p>\n
Reach beyond your fears.\u00a0 You are safe.<\/p>\n
Explore your subconscious while you find healing in your shadows.<\/p>\n
If the influence of the Moon seems to be too strong, some grounding exercises can keep you in your body.\u00a0 If you don’t know any or if they don’t seem to be what you need in the situation, then Reiki is a reliable option.<\/p>\n
A STORY<\/p>\n
Dr. Longmore, an Emergency Medicine specialist, had an office in Woodstock located in the little group of offices across the street from the Playhouse.\u00a0 He practiced by himself, without a receptionist or\u00a0 nurse.\u00a0 His patients included every category of residents in Woodstock:\u00a0 the elderly, the rich, and the homeless.\u00a0 Artists, local residents, musicians, and writers anyone else in between.<\/p>\n
They went to him with their health issues and he treated them with dignity and respect, whether or not they had money.\u00a0 Most of the artists had no money so, when he treated, they brought over paintings.<\/p>\n
Dr. Longmore finally had one of the best local art collections in the area.\u00a0 Then the paintings and sculptures, given to him over the years by artist patients with no money, disappeared from his office after he was arrested.<\/p>\n
On the street, the real story remains a mystery.\u00a0 The FBI report referred by hydrocodone.\u00a0 The stories in the paper didn’t read like a whole story or even a piece of a story.<\/p>\n
Dr. Longmore and I knew many of the same people.\u00a0 He healed them.\u00a0 The food pantry fed them. Even without trying, I knew more or less who was on what.\u00a0 How could I not know?\u00a0 I saw them every week under fairly intimate circumstances.\u00a0 Faces, gait, arms reveal much.\u00a0 Hour-long waits in a crowded hallway reveal much more over time.<\/p>\n
I only knew two people on Oxycodone.\u00a0 And, one of those two was trying to sell the stuff.\u00a0 So they can’t blame Dr. Longmore for that.<\/p>\n
He got six months house arrest, three years probation, two hundred hours community service, and fined $200,000.<\/p>\n
The real punishment went to the poor in Woodstock who now have nowhere to go for a doctor.\u00a0 It puts a lot of pressure on the Healthcare as a Human Rights group.<\/p>\n
His office sat empty for the longest time, the building at 104 Mill Hill Road.\u00a0 I think of Dr. Longmore every time I pass by.\u00a0 I remember his beautiful art collection, all the people he served, all the good the man did for the people of Woodstock.<\/p>\n
The first tenant was a beer hall:\u00a0 Reynolds and Reynolds served specialty beers and delicious, locally sourced foods.<\/p>\n
The current tenant offers yoga, IV vitamin therapy and wellness promotion.<\/p>\n
For me, it doesn’t matter.\u00a0 The building is a monument commemorating those in Woodstock who unfailingly give of themselves.<\/p>\n
While the Moon Card doesn’t land on every reading, it does show.\u00a0 In Woodstock, many people are in the lineup.\u00a0 Each time I pass by the building.\u00a0 I’m reminded of yet another person who qualifies for commemoration for giving lifestyle.<\/p>\n
Many Woodstockers are remembered for giving much, asking for nothing.\u00a0 Recognition for a job well done does not always happen with the Moon.\u00a0 People should be honored in some way for a job well done – even if only in memory.<\/p>\n
Even with the Moon out there, names and faces bubble up from my memory.\u00a0 They ride in on their own energy, as if the people are volunteering or working once again for the community and those in it.<\/p>\n
When I see the Moon Card, I offer gratitude.\u00a0 My community is what it is today because of the individual efforts of each person I remember, plus of the efforts of many people I never knew.<\/p>\n
We are not alone in our pain<\/p>\n
FOCUS IN<\/p>\n
Your journey can nourish and heal.\u00a0 Meditate, journal, practice yoga or Tai Chi, foster interconnectedness with others.<\/p>\n
Place your hand over your heart and offer soothing touch and forgiveness.<\/p>\n
MEDITATION<\/p>\n
Go to a quiet place, one that is private and safe.\u00a0 Sit in a very comfortable position.\u00a0 If you want, light a candle, play healing music, or place a favorite stone or rock in your space.<\/p>\n
Focus your attention and awareness on your breathing.\u00a0 Become aware of your inbreaths as they bring healing and positive breath to your lungs and body.\u00a0 Notice the outbreaths releasing toxins and stress.<\/p>\n
Follow your inbreaths and outbreaths as you become more peaceful and relaxed.<\/p>\n
As this happens, you come to understand that you have power and energy to conceive and create your life.\u00a0 Your reality is your reality.<\/p>\n
You understand that it’s not important to worry about what others think of you.\u00a0 Your self-acceptance and self-approval begins within yourself.\u00a0 You know that your own path is the one that is right for you.\u00a0 This happens with your open mind and clear conscience.<\/p>\n
You see that you are free from the past as you live in this present moment.<\/p>\n
Self-love and unlimited potential create your reality.\u00a0 Self-love and unlimited potential build your outward reality.<\/p>\n
You no long allow negative and limiting thinking.<\/p>\n
At this time, you accept joy, happiness, and unlimited love.<\/p>\n
Relax now, for a few moments as you follow your inbreaths and outbreaths.\u00a0 Feel how the healing, relaxing energy fills your consciousness.<\/p>\n
You take your journey inward and connect with your inner healer.<\/p>\n
After experiencing a few more inbreaths and outbreaths, you know it is time to return to your day.\u00a0 You know you can return to this meditation any time you want.<\/p>\n
Thank you for reading this article!<\/p>\n Interested in finding out more about Woodstock, NY, the most famous little town in the US?\u00a0 This show is all about Woodstock!<\/p>\n Find this book at www.Thurmangreco.com<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n