Finally I Surrendered

Feeling poor
I tried buying my way to happiness.
It all ended in the ruins of dumps and landfills.
My own Spirit still haunted me with want.

Feeling lonely
I looked into so many eyes.
Opening up my arms and legs to all comers,
I hoped to find a way to prop open the door to my heart.
Still it slammed shut in my face over & over again.

Finally I surrendered
Sitting
Quietly
Day after Day
Breathing In
Breathing Out.
The seed God planted in me has room to grow into
A Divine Garden of Life, overflowing my heart.
Now Love & Abundance begin within.

--Terra Rafael

My Full Moon Bath

In my bath, I look down at my legs, tanned in the midwinter Cozumel-vacation sun. The tan reminds me of the sun, which reminds me of the current full moon, descending. It’s only 5:30 a.m., the neighbors' lights aren’t on, so I open the shade over the window next to the bathtub, allowing me to gaze upon Her while I soak. This devotional meditation soothes my mind as much as the warm saltwater bath relaxes my muscles.

Filled now with Sun & Moon, body & soul, the local owls sing time back into my consciousness. There are the other times with other Moon baths – a midnight yoni moon bath on a dock of the ocean and other uncounted nights, sitting in the white glow until I too glowed.

Yes I love the Sun, I love the Moon.

by Terra Rafael