moon – smile each and every day

We are blessed with beautiful sunny days as we approach the daylight-saving weekend at the end of October. As the sun shines on the autumnal trees, the colours of the leaves warm my heart. These past few days have been even more pleasant. As I looked up into the sky at 11pm the moon was shining bright in a clear blue sky. This big bright moon was gazing down. This was no ordinary moon, with was the beautiful harvest moon.

This is the moon at 8pm

The above photo of this beautiful harvest moon was taken in our back field at 11pm, just before going to bed. This is the view I have every day from my bedroom window, how lucky am I.

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Traditionally the harvest moon was timed to coincide with crops. Enabling farmers to work through the night till early dawn, using the bright moonlight. There is a belief that you should write down everything you are thankful for, no matter how large or small. And hold a gratitude ritual under the harvest moon, taking time to reflect on the year’s accomplishments. Some people light a small fire and burn their written-down thoughts.

On the second evening I ventured into the garden keen to see the moon.

When I got up in the morning, I ventured out the front door, in our front field the sheep were accompanied by the harvest moon. It was a beautiful site.

It will soon be Halloween, and the witches will be flying over the moon with their broomsticks. Hope there is plenty of light for the children going out to their parties. I know its a while away, however I hope in December there is plenty of light for Santa to see to deliver all those presents.

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