The new moon today is leading us into perhaps my favorite full moon of the year—the Harvest Moon. Now is not the time to sit back and wait for things to grow. It’s time for careful pruning, nourishing, and supporting the things we wish to bloom in our lives.

Things are busy around here, with schools starting up, summer winding down, and preparation for my favorite season of all, Autumn. I was able to get the yard mowed today (it was very overdo), and I trimmed back some lilacs that also really needed it. The result was a clearer canvas so that I could visualize what I want for my outdoor environment for myself, my family, and my neighborhood community. A lot of really cool ideas popped into my head once I had that clarity of the tall grass and dangling branches out of the way!

The same holds true for other aspects of my life. I have a lot of pruning to do with my writing. There are so many activities I’m giving my time to that aren’t really nourishing me as a person or supporting me in being who I want to be. It’s time to trim those activities as well and free up the space in my day to devote to things that will bring me the harvest I’m looking for.

But for now, the best thing I can do is rest after all that outdoor work! I hope you’re taking care of yourself and giving thought to the harvest you wish to bring into your life as well.