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| July Buck Moon |
"Cold-hearted orb that rules the night,
Removes the colors from our sight.
Red is gray and yellow white
But we decide which is right
And which is an illusion."
- The Lament ( Nights in White Satin),
Moody Blues
"Enlightenment is like the moon reflected
on the water. The moon does not get wet,
nor is the water broken. Although its light
is wide and great , the moon is reflected even in a puddle
an inch wide."
- Zen Master Elhei Dogen
"I am but a finger pointing to the moon. Do not look at me;
look at the moon."
- Author unknown
Inspirations
A lifetime ago, sitting in the dark night, gazing at the
magical, mysterious glow of the brilliant ball
illuminating the sky , I didn't know what to think-
so I prayed.
The relationship with the moon began.
He was there at the end of a day of confusion,
a day of stress or grief and even days of peace, love and joy.
Some mornings he was visible through the growing brightness
of the the dawn.
Somedays clouds would hide its presence,
but I was learning the truth.
The belief that this orb was more than an accident
hanging in the sky began to grow.
He was a in me and me in him.
(Astrologists, mythologists as well a theologians , navigators of
the earth and the mind, philosophers, poets and scientists
have studied and tried to comprehend
our relationship to the moon and its purpose.).
A brief history of the moon.
* 4.6 billions year ago a solar nebula collapsed and much of the material
fell forming a young sun
* Much of the dust became rocks
* Some rocks were big and became planets (protoplanets)
- One of these became the earth
* The young earth was struck by Mars-sized protoplanet
* The impact of this collision produced the Earth's moon.
* Over a billion years, a remarkable relationship developed between
the Earth and its moon.*
* Their nearly perfect alignment has allowed the moon to
influence tides, ecosystems and perhaps our observations
(including werewolves), while philosophers, astrologers, poets and scientists
continue to study the orb's influence on life on earth.
It is written that the moon's distance and the angle of the
his orbit are finely balanced that even the modest changes could
place Earth's long-term stability in serious jeopardy.
There are multiple scenarios describing how changes
in that relationship might affect our planet
No thing lasts.
Some suggest that the forthcoming July "Buck Moon"
carries sacred and psychological significance -
- 'shedding and renewal,
- regeneration,
- inner strength
and deeper spiritual grounding.
Is all of this really some magnificent
accidental coincidence and speculation ?
Our earthly and celestial origins - mutual.
Perhaps it is no surprise then that
this connection and wonder continues ....
The Writing:
Moon Phases
Midnight companion
shining through the black heavenly shroud.
Celestial consoler ,
dark-sky influencer,
intervener..
Perpetual listener
and spark igniter -
flame of truth,
subconscious liberator.
Hemingway's conviction:
" The night is for rest"
Debunked!
The "I am" wakes in the dark night
The universe's cathedral illuminated
Waves roll.
The reflection glides-
selfless phases
for every time,
For every thing .
Who am I without you?
Who are you without one
to receive your glow
while guiding the tides?
Without this planet
you would not exist.
Without your presence
- I am not .
- JF Sobecki
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Second Chance Dance Playlist Songs plus
July 1 , 2026 -
For your listening pleasure and contemplation:
Click the link below
( Click on the link below to listen and be )
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB8FrnVEQMJC6dJTMsRGJl3yBWtvRc8MK&si=FtOit8r7YXHB_3k8
Coda:
One more short reflection and prayer
https://youtu.be/S0d9ck3sRw8?si=rq06XF-k3xwBhNM4
Whether you "believe" or not...this might be interesting:
* Research indicates that even with significant differences
the major religions and spiritual practices around the world
they share the following common perspectives and themes:
- Compassion and love - how we treat others
- promote human welfare and reduce suffering
- Practice loving kindness all ways
- All life ( existence) is connected.
- A good life is measured by your kindness to others
- Seek truth, wisdom and understanding
- Be grateful , present and aware of each moment
- There is a higher purpose in life than materialism
- Service to and care of others, be selfless ( especially those
who cannot help themselves)
"One day I will find the right words and they will be simple."
- Jack Kerouac
"If this is well written and to the point , that is what I desired,
if it is poorly done , it was the best I could do."
- 2 Maccabees 15:38-39
AMDG
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