Full moon

What effect does a full moon have on you? I am one of those people who believes in the connection we have to the cycle of the earth. Call me superstitious, but think about it. We follow nature. We get out and about in the summer months when the earth gives us gorgeous weather to frolic and fresh light foods to eat. In the winter we reground

ourselves inside, comforting ourselves with hearty foods to protect us from the cold. Why wouldn't the moon have the same effect as the sun. We organize our daily routines around the sun. So it isn't hard to believe that the lunar cycle has some effect on us, however hidden it may be.

I once had a yoga teacher who oriented her classes around the moon cycle. Near a full moon, the class would be dedicated to grounding oneself, as apposed to opening the heart. She said the full moon is a time to re-center ourselves and turn attention inward. There are numerous articles that link the full moon to abnormal behavior such as hyperactivity, depression, and rage leading to murder, betrayal, fraud, etc. Think about the definition of the word lunatic: affected with periodic insanity, dependent on the changes of the moon. In Australia, the term lunatic soup is slang for an alcoholic drink.

Have you ever felt an indescribable difference in mood or physical wellness around the full moon? I did feel a change this cycle. I found it impossible to sleep last night. I have had a constant headache for the past couple of days. I nodded off a bit on the couch with Lola in my lap when the phone rang and I realized it was time to go to bed. When I made my way to bed I couldn't sleep. I tossed and turned. I couldn't get comfortable or quiet my mind. I can't recall exactly what I was thinking about, but I know that I was thinking about anything and everything going on in my life. I dozed a bit, but recall waking up numerous times, each time unable to roll over and drift off into sleep. After laying awake in bed for hours with my comfy pillows and snoring dog taunting me, I finally got up. I felt like crap, as if I had drank a bottle of wine the night before. I forced myself to enjoy a nice healthy breakfast and headed off to yoga before glueing myself to my computer to job-search. Yoga was a phenomenal choice. I have not been doing yoga consistently in months but the class was quite empowering. It was the first time since summer that I have been able to complete Jenniferlynn's balance sequence. They typically consist of Warrior 3, Tree, Warrior 3, Stork or Eagle followed by one last Warrior 3. Each pose is held for about 30 seconds once you are there and leads right into the other forcing you to stay balanced on one foot the entire time. Without the typical work stress weighing down my thoughts I was able to focus, allowing me body to cooperate and stay strong the entire time.

At my evening Italian class all of my students were dragging. They barely even noticed when my odd ex-boyfriend peaked into my classroom, stuck his tongue out and gave me moose ears. I asked the simplest of questions, yes, in Italian, but super easy and I got saggy stares. Every student stated they were tired, any many noted they hadn't been sleeping well. It was a tough day for spontaneous thinking. I got them there, but it took a bit of finesse.

When I got home, a few surprises were waiting for me. I received a check for puppy care during my time in DC!!!! Yay! I also received my personnel file from my previous company, most all of it, minus a few items. Luckily, I was approved for unemployment yesterday so having my annual reviews is not necessary, but she did leave this year's out. That is the only thing I really needed or specifically stated in my request. She had everything else in there, insurance documentation, offer letter, and right on top was an email sent to Principals letting them know I was being fired in two days... Wow. Reading the email explaining why I was being fired was quite off the mark. Simple communication would have shown that almost all of their statements were false. Except for the fact that I was unenthusiastic about my job. When I was encouraged to take on new tasks and explore my own direction I loved the company, but then when I was told my priorities had become cleaning the kitchens, covering reception and backing up other absent employees my enthusiasm drifted. It's impossible to create my own job when I am constantly doing others'jobs. Anyhoo. That's over. If they are lying to their higher-ups about what goes on with the lower downs, or are unable to communicate with the lower downs to actually realize what they are doing for the company, that is something they will need to work through on their own.

Now that I am free of their stressful silent treatments, my mind is free to concentrate on more fulfilling things. Like: yoga balance sequences, library books, Lola and cooking. Leading up to the full moon I was anxious, tired and a bit depressed but the day of didn't make me feel loopy or out of it as usual. Other than the slow headachy start, it was a great day. Empowering yoga, relaxing cuddle time with the pooch, creative home cooking and a random puppy boxing match to end the evening.

What lunacy did the full moon bring you?