31/05/2026
This morning, I opened Sacred Reflections to see which page it landed on and it was interesting to see the reflections were related to the moon and its waxing and waning. The timing felt poetic and it always sparks interest in me when things happen like this.
Last night, the Blue Moon really stopped me in my tracks. It was so full, bright and ethereal that I found myself pausing and really taking it in, like it was a big sign from the moon that prompted me to do this.
This reflection today has once again got me to pause and to be honest about how I was actually feeling internally. I noticed how this differed to how I might appear on the outside.
Yoga philosophy reminds us that practice extends far beyond the mat. Sometimes the practice is in noticing the seasons within us, the ebb and flow of energy, emotion, capacity and hope. The parts of ourselves that feel expansive one day or moment and smaller the next.
The moon does not resist its cycles. It does not judge itself for waxing or waning, it simply moves through them. Yet many of us find this much harder.
We worry about what our low moments mean, we push against exhaustion, we try to reason our way out of sadness, uncertainty or struggle. This can be for a myriad of reasons which may include the unfamiliarity of slowing down or how societal messages can reinforce this or that turning towards our suffering takes courage.
Compassion is not just about positive thinking, cheerleading ourselves or others on or a skill to be compassionate. Compassion begins with a willingness to acknowledge suffering when it is present and commit to responding to it with wisdom, courage and care.
There is a power in honestly recognising where we are as this can lead to steps towards receiving the support, rest, connection or care that we need.
I’d love to know what this brings up for you. How do you relate to your own waxing and waning? What helps you meet those moments with compassion?
