The sun and the moon
As circumstances would have it, I watched the solar eclipse from a lawn chair in a cemetery where my brother is the groundskeeper. Anynegative thoughts about cemeteries evaporated very quickly, because it was where I was meant to be.
We were surrounded by deer and bunny rabbits and tall pine trees, all representing peacefulness to me. As we watched the predicted movement of the moon, the light became a beautiful dusky blue. We didn’t witness 100% totality so it really didn’t get dark. It reminded me however of summer evenings when I was a child. My parents would be sitting outside in their own lawn chairs, and we would be chasing fireflies to catch in glass jars as the darkness approached.
And then there was the silence. A nearby highway, which had been packed with cars that morning, became perfectly still.The temperature went down and you could almost hear a pin drop, as if even the rotation of our planet had stopped for those brief minutes. The sense of quiet was all encompassing.
For just that short interval, all the division, hatred, violence, uncertainty and even the daily challenges of life were eclipsed. We all existed in harmony on this beloved planet earth, the sun and the moon overshadowing us. My brother and I said, “Cheers!” and celebrated the moment.
As I return to the ups and downs of living, I am striving to create an imprinted memory of that moment – the silent space where my heart was at total peace.
What was your eclipse experience?
PS I took no pictures, choosing to just be present instead.
Watching from my back porch, I was so grateful for the funny solar eclipse glasses. Putting them on was like stepping into another dimension! Such clarity. Makes you realize how much magic around us we don’t usually see. I found it all very inspiring.
Hi Susan,
Thanks for sharing. Eclipse was very cool and harmonious I agree!
My favorite beach in town is alongside a nature preserve/bird sanctuary. Both are very special, peaceful & beautiful.I spent morning time there in quiet and meditation tuning in to the energy of Helios & Vesta. (my intent anyway)
Just at the time of the eclipse, my friends arrived. We put on our certified eclipse glasses and watched it all right there on the beach!! Partial eclipse of course but still so marvelous. A family then joined us probably because we were oooing and ahhhing so much. This family did not have eclipse glasses, however, they made their own devices out of cardboard, 1 very large box and 2 out of cereal boxes. The boxes worked splendidly. We shared our glasses with them and they shared their homemade viewers with us. What a grand time.
Eclipse was phenomenal! The energy joyful, invigorating! Remember the song: Dawning/Age of Aquarius by the 5th Dimension? We were singing & dancing to it on the beach. You Tube if you feel so moved. Love, Em
what a Blessing, Susan, to sit quietly with your brother…You have become closer these last few years and I have the sense the conj of the Sun, male Principle with the Moon, the female Principle during this monumental Eclipse, only portends a greater closeness to come…lovely experience and thank you for sharing…
love…<3
Susan,
I love those childhood memories too. And it’s weird to me that I remember when your brother was in diapers. Sh… don’t tell him.
It’s true. We all looked up in unity. May that moment carry us forward for a long time.