For those of us who enjoy astronomy and the wonders of the Universe, tonight was a special night: we experienced a total lunar eclipse. It’s mind-boggling to realize that one half of the Earth can observe this occurrence, and it will be the only total eclipse this year.

During this event, the Sun, the Earth and the Moon (always a full moon!) are aligned in such a perfect plane that the Earth creates a shadow across the Moon by blocking the Sun’s light.

And so, tonight we will talk about the light that shines - and the shadows that lurk - in our own lives.

Take a few moments and think about the relationships that are most important to you. In what ways are you the guiding light for others? How do you support your friends and family members? Do you offer encouragement when they want to step out of their comfort zones? Or do you deflate their dreams through your own fears?  Is it possible that you are a blocking force in that relationship?

And now, think about your own life, your own light. Are you shining brightly and basking in a feeling of abundance and support? Or are you lingering in the shadows of a blocking force? 

What’s preventing you from stepping into the light?

Often, it is our own fears that prevent us from shining so brightly. It's the unknown that paralyzes us - and it usually has no basis in fact. It’s far easier to hang onto what we know than to explore what is waiting for us out there in the Universe. Interestingly, when we are willing to step into the light, we find it's not such a scary place!

Just as the moon will slowly emerge from the Earth’s shadow and shine brightly again, you, too, can take steps to ease out of the shadow and walk into the light.

The next total lunar eclipse will occur on Dec 21, 2010. Think ahead to that date. Where do you want to be on your own life’s pathway by then? All it takes to begin the journey is one step.

What one step can you take this week to move closer to your light?

Will you take that step?

Have a Golden Day!
Coach Darlene

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