10/16/2006

October Full Moon, 2006

Dahlins--

Y'all may have noticed, but there was no full moon post from me, at least on the day of the full moon. I have been living in Migraine City for quite some time, and have just been granted a reprieve, which I hope will last for a very long time.

Who out there has migraines? What do you do for them? I remember there was once a post about this, but I don't remember your responses. I have so much empathy for anyone who is visited by these painful knock-outs. The dark room, the bed, not being able to turn one's head from side to side, the horrific response to smells or sounds. It's really another city, that migraine place.

I keep saying: "Not complaining, just explaining." This helps the people around me bear it--or at least I hope so!

Now that I've had two days free from the migraine demons, I've loved walking outside! I love autumn. Love the gray days. I know some people abhor the coming of autumn and winter, but I have always found it a comfort. Those rainy days are so conducive to writing or just curling up in bed with a good book.

Here in my study next to my computer is a big sunflower in an old blue Mason jar. The flower grounds me to this place, to this moment. Anything that can do that is a gift. As someone once said: "Now is a gift--that's why they call it the 'present'."

Hope you are all living full lives, graced by loved ones, whether they are near or far. More and more I believe that even death is not a separation, but a migration to another star. More and more I feel the presence of those who have gone before me. I call on them. Now, as The Day of the Dead (Halloween) approaches, this is especially true. Look at the last chapter of DIVINE SECRETS OF THE YA-YA SISTERHOOD, and you'll see how Sidda and her story helped teach me that. Life is good. Writing is good too. In fact, it is astounding. I'm writing these days whenever I can, and each moment spent in fiction is pure joy.

Wishing you falling leaves filled with joy, and recognition of hidden gifts.

84,000 Blessings,

Rebecca

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