- Thursday, January 20, 2011
- Posted in cleanse,dream,enoughness,gratefulness,release

Last night, I left this in the kitchen for my husband to see when getting ready for work this morning. A bit of the water was gone when I woke up. My belly felt warm inside knowing he had taken a drink before leaving and that Cedar too has taken a few sips.
This Full Moon…She has been healing. I have felt very connected to Her this month. Since the decision has been made to postpone my e-course until space opens up in my life to give of myself in that way, I have felt a lightness of being. This is when I know the decision was a right one. Since, I have felt more present with Cedar (read: doing less dishes, laundry and emailing less, more sitting on the floor and listening, playing, communicating, observing). I have noticed a shift in him as well. We so pick up on one another’s energy but I think it is more than that. I think he feels more connected to me now that I am more available to connect with.
I heard something from a friend today that is the embodiment of what is transforming already for me: When I surrender to motherhood fully and am present to these little ones, it seems like more doors open, more time appears, more creativity flows. My energy level rises. When I struggle with it, which is necessary to do and it part of our work, I am blocked and unhappy and tired.
I didn’t realize how much the stress of taking on something that is so huge and important to me was filling up massive amounts of space in my days. As the stress is lifting, space is opening. I feel it deep and wow, am amazed that I am walking around with a bit more energy and dare I say, inspiration! Cedar even went down for a second nap today. That is UNHEARD of around here.
It is a dear dream of mine to share my story, to gather women, to nourish, to connect and to feel and see the purpose of my journey. There are more dreams. I have SO many dreams. I am a dreamer. And for five years, I shared in this space another dream. That dream was to be a mother. That is one dream I AM living. So with this one dream of mine to be the mother that Cedar needs, there may be other dreams that will still be in my heart but will patiently wait until I have the time and space to nurture them. It could be in 6 months or 1 year or even 2 years but they will be given wings to fly.
Last night I brought my bowl of water up to the veranda. I held it near my heart. I gazed up at the bright and lusciously full Moon for a long while. I took deep breaths. I allowed myself to feel the pull of energy, the vibration and the light. I looked down at my bowl of water and saw the reflection of the moon dancing in the soft waves. It was then I noticed I was swaying. I asked our Moon to bless this water with healing and calm and knowing as my family steps into this new journey: Cleansing and preparing for an environment that is simpler, quieter and more trusting.
As the Full Moon shows Her brightness, I myself am feeling full inside. Grateful for being honest with myself. Grateful that my husband was honest with me about his concerns. Grateful that I have received an abundance of support and gentleness from family and friends. Grateful for my dreams and how patient they are with me. Grateful for remembering that I am living one of my most precious dreams. Grateful it has been revealed to me that it is okay to slow down, to marinate and discover the creativity and coolness of being exactly where I am at today.
I am sipping this Moon Water all day in reflection and feeling these truths sink into my bones.





















January 20, 2011
Oh how I love this. Moon water and even stone elixir’s give you the taste of life. To have blessed it in this way for you and your family…so beautiful and inspiring.
Wonderful.
And also wonderful that you were able to realize you are living your dream. There is time for everything.
January 20, 2011
Isn’t it just amazing how things flow so organically when we surrender to that inner knowing. Beautiful post, beautiful spirit, beautiful mama.
J.
January 20, 2011
This last year I made several life choices that seemed difficult at first, but as I have discovered in the last few months, made me more present in my own spirit and for my children and partner. This post captures that feeling perfectly. Blessed be you on your own journey…
January 20, 2011
Ahhh Denise, it feels like you are speaking this to me personally. I’m going to draw strength from this to get myself back on track with how I know I should be living. (I’ve been following silently for a little while now, connected from Em falconbridge’s blog
January 21, 2011
You are very unselfish to give your child the gift of time!
Not enough parents do this for their children or for THEMSELVES.
Good job Boho Mamma
January 21, 2011
Denise, I don’t think I could feel more touched or cry harder than I am now after having read these words of yours. You are a heart teacher. pure and simple. You words rang loud and crystal clear. You are deeply blessed as are those who share in your world. I learn so much about what is important in life and love by visiting here. Thank you so much for being yourself and sharing as you do.
January 21, 2011
Wonderful!!
I had a little impromptu letting go ceremony with the full moon last night.
I am looking forward, now, to the new moon with the space to call new things to my life!
January 21, 2011
you know, i am in about 31 weeks of my pregnancy and I took Hypno Birth classes to prepare and the general out look to a safe calm birth for my baby is surrender. It seems that as human beings we try to control everything and make it a certain way and in the end…we stress outselves out. When we surrender, everything falls into place…like the lillies of the field (I am not well versed in the Bible or anything, i left the church many years ago but it is a nice parable)
I fought all the new changes with the baby coming too, but as I have let go and embraced our financial situation (as my husband goes back to school to be an RN and i have had to deal with severe anemia and being unable to work as much as we need…) things have just become enjoyable again. We don’t go out for eat or to the movies anymore but occasionally we do and it’s such a treat. ^_^ I love this post, I can really identify with it at this point in my life (as always).
much Moon love,
Joy & baby Runa
January 21, 2011
You are pure beauty!!! that is all I have to say.
You are my inspiration.. to strive better, to be more gentle with myself, to be in the moment.
Thanks …
January 21, 2011
thanks for sharing so much of your life
i think it’s really true that the best thing we can ever do for anyone else (for this world!) is to just live our truth, sharing it honestly. it seems like that’s what you’re doing.
ps: i think i’ll run out now, grab the mail & say helloooo to ms. moon!
January 21, 2011
Denise,
Below is a story and poem a good friend of mine sent to me during the Holidays. I don’t know who wrote it and/or if it’s a true story. As you embark on your journey of saying goodbye to your life and space where you live now, I wish you enough.
Read on and you’ll understand…..
Recently I overheard a father and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the father said, ‘I love you, and I wish you enough.’
The daughter replied, ‘Dad, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Dad.’
They kissed and the daughter left. The Father walked over to the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see he wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on his privacy, but he welcomed me in by asking, ‘Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?’
‘Yes, I have,’ I replied. ‘Forgive me for asking, but why is this a forever good-bye?’..
‘I am old, and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is – the next trip back will be for my funeral,’ he said.
‘When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say, ‘I wish you enough.’ May I ask what that means?’
He began to smile. ‘That’s a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone…’ He paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail, and he smiled even more. ‘When we said, ‘I wish you enough,’ we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them.’ Then turning toward me, he shared the following as if he were reciting it from memory.
I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting. I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger. I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess. I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.
He then began to cry and walked away.
They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them; but then an entire life to forget them.
Best wishes for “enough” to you and your entire family!!
January 21, 2011
Loved these very visual words.
The space you seem to be in reminds me of one of my favorite quotes:
“Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience.”
~Ralph Waldo Emerson~
January 21, 2011
I notice the same thing when I resist anything….that its twice as difficult as when I just ‘let myself go’.
Love to you.
January 21, 2011
ohhhhhh (sighing) thank you.
January 21, 2011
thank you for putting into words how i am feeling xoxo
January 21, 2011
Heehee. I have a pitcher of Wolf Moon Water on the counter with a very similar note. Nice to know I am not the only one taking advantage of Her energy…
January 21, 2011
moon water ritual…absolutely delicious. this week, i too struggled with and made an important decision that left me tender and light. thank you for sharing your story, denise…helps me feel less alone on the journey. please know you are being held in a love embrace. abrazos y besos.
January 21, 2011
It was indeed a very beautiful moon last night !
January 22, 2011
Lovely words Denise, trying to be present is something I struggle with so much, I am such a dreamer, I am always off elsewhere in my mind, my children have missed out greatly:(
January 22, 2011
You rock my world!
January 22, 2011
hi denise
i always just read your blog and quietly admire you. but its time to write. you are beautiful. i love how you raise your son. you inspire me. your words always, always resonate with me, as i am a mom of 2 young children who are my outside heart. my days can be tough at times, but sweet most of the time as i am constantly learning about myself through my relationships. that is how you roll too…i love that about you. our stories need to be told and i appreciate so much that you share yours. i wish that i would do that more, find more creativity within myself, enjoy what nature has to offer, but too often i get caught up in my daily to do list. you remind me, remind me of what is important. moon water….ahhhhhh, the moon water is important. i think that is so freakin cool and wonderous. thank you. so. very. much. keep reaching sister. keep breathing. keep on your path. its the right one. i just know it.
its funny to me how i feel like i know you, but you have no idea who i am. weird. but, i hope you know that even strangers admire you. isn’t that so neato to know?!
sleep with angels denise. i say that to my kiddos every night!
January 22, 2011
I love the moon. I posted about her this morning and then landed on your beautiful blog and moon water image. We are riding the same wave darling. Blessed Love. Peace.
January 23, 2011
Your loops to awakening are always seamless spirals.
January 23, 2011
I don’t know if it’s because I am paying extra close attention to things this past week, but I have been hearing so much about this full moon and how it has had an extraordinary appeal.
My father passed away just a week ago and I have never felt more connected to thoughts, prayers, drum circles, energy and a full moon than I have this week. Just when I needed it most.
Seeing these posts affirm this.
January 24, 2011
i just love you love you love you love you.
marybeth
January 24, 2011
always love the comment here
you are really have already created a space for women to come and share and listen
love and light
January 24, 2011
As always you are so inspiring! Hope you dont mind I quoted you in my last post. I would be honored if you would check it out.
Blessings, Keni
http://hippymama-keni.blogspot.com/2011/01/stretching.html
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May 14, 2011
tu articulo fue un poco corto, me hubiera gustado poder leer mas del tema, pero gracias.
November 3, 2011
i just so love this