I went out to my deck tonight and looked at the moon, and reminisced to when I looked at the same moon rising over Lake Michigan just yesterday. The same moon. It’s hard to believe.
What makes the moon so much different viewed from a spot on earth three hundred-forty miles away from my home? Yesterday I saw the moon rising over a body of water that reflected tiny pinpoints of light. Tonight it illuminates my back yard. Yesterday the moon shone over a vast area as far as the eye can see. Tonight it peeks between treetops and the tops of houses. Yesterday the moon was the center of the universe. Tonight it was merely a reminder of the universe.
The same moon from a different place on earth. Why do I feel more in sync with the universe when I see the moon rising over the water? Why do I simply wish for other things when I see the moon rise over the rooftops? Sunrises don’t touch me as much. The moon, that’s something completely different.
The moon over Lake Michigan makes my mind soar. It makes me wish for things I know aren’t practical. It makes me part of something I can’t explain. Potential. A Divine plan.
I’m tucked into my comfort zone once again and the moon is quite a sight. But yesterday, over the great lake, it was a beacon of possibility.
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This is lovely…and I know just what you mean! Thanks, Sara!
Hey Cindy! Thanks for your comment. I heard the location “Beaver Island” dropped on our last trip to Door County. One of these days, girl. One of these days I’m going to drop in when you least expect it. I envy your island living, especially because it isn’t a tropical island. Get ready for the cold winter, and the bright, bright moon.
Awesome picture! I feel the same way about the moon. It casts a different magic depending on where you are–but it’s always magic!
The moon is magical, that’s for sure. Thanks for your comment, Lorna, and tons of congratulations on your new book!
Thanks so much. It feels like a real big accomplishment!
Gorgeous shot Sara and I like to look at the moon and think of people in far off places that I know who appreciate it as much as I do. i never grow tired of the moon.
Thanks, Kath! It blows my mind to think that the moon I see is the same one you see on the other side of the planet. Wow. I hope everything is going well for you – I’ve been reading your blog and newsletter, although not commenting much lately. So busy!
As for NaNo – guess what? I’ve got a load of editing to do on last year’s project, PLUS have a new idea! Instead of taking the traditional challenge, I’ve decided to use November as a time to get into a writing habit – working on works in progress and also venturing into my imagination and getting some new ideas down. Keep your inspirations coming, and I’ll try to do the same!
Sara sounds good to me have not done much writing this week School and commitments suck it all up somedays. i have to be content with small doses when I can get it, we can keep each other going for sure.