Full Moon Over Raton Pass

I watched the Full Supermoon in Taurus rise over the New Mexican desert a few hours before sunset. It was the biggest, brightest moon I had ever seen.

As I drove towards Denver, Spirit, soul and I had long conversations. I affirmed intentions, prayed, and expressed gratitude. For the good weather. For safe travels. For the opportunity to return to Denver. And for the beautiful moon.

After refueling in Raton, I drove north through the pass. It was late and the traffic was light. The construction I met in the spring was completed and the fresh road was smooth under the tires of my rental car.

As the road climbed in elevation, I heard “You have no idea how much you've grown.” Without thinking, I responded “Oh, but I do.”

I began comparing and contrasting my reactions and behaviors with what they used to be and what they are now. Documenting my growth. Solidifying it in my awareness. Integrating it.

In the past this situation would have been impossible because I was rigid and required control via plans and information. But now I have learned to trust and go with the flow. 

In the past this situation would have inspired anxiety. But now I am at peace. If or when anxiety does show up I know how to self-soothe. 

I am more confident than I ever have been. I am both more spiritually sensitive and more resilient than I have ever been. I am stronger than I ever thought possible. I listed all of the ways I have grown as I navigated smoothly around curves and up the pass.

I paused my soliloquy and noticed that I could see the outline of the mountain tops in the moonlight. When the mountain side was nearer the road, I could see the trees. The bright reflective road signs were in high contrast against the fresh dark road surface. 

Then I remembered even more ways that I had grown and restarted my soliloquy. It felt good to express myself and I continued to talk to Spirit and soul. They were the best listeners and it brought me a deep inner peace I hadn’t known in a long time.

By the time I reached the summit of the pass I was in a state of bliss. It was a beautiful moment at the top of the world. Surrounded by mountains, trees, stars, and the biggest, brightest moon I had ever seen. I expressed gratitude for the perfect moment and safe travels. 

As I began the descent I focused on my speed and my lane. The smooth road made it easy to navigate the steep curves. I could feel the smile on my face and I enjoyed it. 

Out of the dark blue I felt my fathers energy come through. I had thought of him earlier in the day and that same energy entered my awareness and inner vision. Then I felt my mother. My grandmother. My grandfather and uncle. Every member of my family in spirit came through. 

I knew what it meant because it had happened before. A celebration. The conversation with Spirit and soul about my growth had been a life review and this was the party celebrating me, celebrating my growth. Celebrating expansion.

It is a familiar pattern in my spiritual awakening process. One that I wasn’t expecting on that long drive through desert and mountains. A drive and experience that was the most beautiful I had in a very long time. 

I drove through the night and into the early morning hours.  Needing a break I napped in a parking lot in Colorado Springs. I woke before dawn, filled the tank, and got back on the road.

The sun was dawning by the time I made it to Denver. The big moon was low on the horizon and faded in the early morning light. It had been with me all night. Watching over me and ensuring I knew how much I’d grown. 

That big bright full moon brought both completions and new beginnings. The trip is bringing me to new opportunities and a new life in Denver. That’s my hope. 

Seeking Opportunity. 

Now in Denver I am seeking employment. I am a writer, a blogger, and a conscious creator. If you have or know of anyone with an opportunity, please send them to this website and blog. Or email me at NikkiDeForestConsulting.com. 

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Be well and may you find bliss,

Nikki