"This
book is a gem and a MUST for every mother who wants to deepen the
process of motherhood as well as cultivate or enhance her creative
prowess and connection to herself. Using the magnetism of the
moon, Tina is the Muse of Journaling Moms. She has made this book
enchanting, irresistible, and inviting for moms to reflect on a
time of life they want to savor and survive." ~ Jill
Badonsky, author of The Awe-manac: A Daily Dose of Wonder, and The
Nine Modern Day Muses (and a Bodyguard)
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About the Book
I've always had a
fascination with the moon. After studying the phases of the moon in
astronomy classes and the astrological impact it can have on
personal transformation, I began to explore the spiritual
connections that the moon has brought to many cultures over
thousands of years. No matter where we are in the world, we can see
the moon. It's something that we all have in common.
The moon has brought great comfort to me in
my life, particularly during a time when I felt a loss of personal
identity. This was during my first two years of becoming a mother -
a time of joy, but a time of anxiety, depression and confusion. I
was a mother, but who was I really? I took many walks during that
time, gazing at the moon and trying to make sense of who I was and
what purpose my life served.
Taking the knowledge I had of the moon and
its place in spiritual transformation, I combined it with my
training as a life purpose coach and a journaling workshop
facilitator. Together, this combination created a path of
self-discovery for me - a path that I want to share with the many
mothers who feel a loss of personal identity.
In my book, Journaling by the
Moonlight: A Mother's Path to Self-Discovery, I share
my personal story of transformation and how it led me on a path of
self-exploration. I also share stories from other moms who embarked
on similar journeys. Designed as a workbook with a journaling
format, the book allows for personal reflection with many
opportunities to answer the question, "I'm a mother, but who am I
really?"
Working with the phases of the moon as a
source of personal transformation, mothers who are challenged by
the loss of personal identity are gently guided on their own paths
of self-exploration - leading to a life of purpose, passion and
creative expression. The acompanying deck of 54 journaling prompt
cards (divided into nine phases of the moon, including the blue
moon) support the self-discovery process outlined in the
book.
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"Motherhood is a challenging journey and women often lose
themselves in the overwhelm of the job, despite its joyful moments
and precious expressions of love. With this book, Tina offers a
cornucopia of hope to women who find themselves spinning in circles
in the dark, caught in the terror of being true to themselves while
simultaneously trying to take exquisite care of their little ones.
Tina shares her personal story of healing and how journaling guided
her to the truth about her angst as a mother, allowed her to
reclaim her inner wisdom, and ultimately reconnect with her soul."
~ Gail McMeekin, LICSW, author of The 12 Secrets of
Highly Creative Women: A Portable Mentor, and The Power of Positive
Choices
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The Self-Discovery
Process
Through the content of the book and the
accompanying deck of journaling cards, mothers will explore the
cultural and astrological meanings of the moon, while being guided
through a process that is beautifully aligned with each phase of
the moon:
- Chapter One - By the
Light of the Moon
- Chapter Two - Starting
our Journey with the Moon: Dedicating your Journal to your
Spiritual Awakening
- Chapter Three - Dancing
on Moonbeams - The Power of Journal
Writing
- Chapter Four - Cultural
and Religious Awareness and the Symbolism of the
Moon
- Chapter Five - The Power
of the Moon: Astrological Influences in Spiritual
Transformation
- Chapter Six - The New
Moon: The Beginning of a Quest for
Self-Discovery
- Chapter Seven - The
Waxing Crescent: Who Are You,
Really?
- Chapter Eight - The
First Quarter: Dealing With Mother's Guilt and
Resentment
- Chapter Nine - The
Waxing Gibbous: The Strength of a Support
System
-
Chapter Ten - The Full Moon: Identifying Your True
Self
- Chapter Eleven - The
Waning Gibbous: Creating the Bigger
Picture
- Chapter Twelve - The
Last Quarter: Taking Baby Steps
- Chapter Thirteen - The
Waning Crescent: Managing the Ebb and
Flow
- Chapter Fourteen - The
Blue Moon: Celebrating Your
Uniqueness
- Chapter Fifteen -
Looking in the Mirror and Dancing by
Moonlight
- Chapter Sixteen -
Resources for the Journaling Mom
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"A
'must read' for every mother, Journaling By The Moonlight is
a wonderful resource to empower women to tap into their authentic
self and live their life to the fullest, casting aside all 'rules'
about who a mother should or shouldn't be. The journaling exercises
provide for a wonderful path of self discovery to enable us to
become better mothers, wives, daughters, grandmothers, but above
all else, women who are not defined by our roles, but instead by
who we truly are. As Tina so profoundly says, Motherhood may
only be part of our purpose - and that is okay. When we
follow our heart and discover our own personal path, we find true
happiness, set a great example for our children and become a
shining light in the world." ~
Debbie LaChusa, author of The Career-at-Home
Mom
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Journaling by the Moonlight: A
Mother's Path to Self-Discovery (and its accompanying
deck of 54 journaling prompt cards) are beautifully designed and
make a unique gift for yourself or someone else. To purchase the
book and cards (sold as a set for $49.97), click the
button above and get free shipping in the United States
(international orders are $60.00 - which includes
shipping). If you would like a signed copy of the book, please
indicate that in the comments section.
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"When
I was a young mother in search of myself, I'd gaze at the moon for
inspiration. I would have welcomed Tina's wise and gentle guide on
my search for an authentic self. Her journaling method is a gift of
wisdom that will shine a light on your inner journey. As a
grandmother now, I'm inspired to use her prompts to reconnect with
the moon and its phases to enhance my creative reflections. This
book has wonderful wisdom for women of any age." ~
Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D., author of The Power of
Memoir-How to Write Your Healing Story, and president of the
National Association of Memoir
Writers
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For more information about the book and the accompanying deck of
journaling cards, or to inquire about the upcoming Journaling by
the Moonlight Coaching Circle, please contact me at Journaling Moms
