Tonight's Moon

Have you seen the moon tonight?

We all are looking forward to tomorrow, the actual first day of winter, known as the Winter Solstice. And for most families, even more energy is being spent on Christmas, next Friday.

But tonight, with no warning, I had my breath taken away looking up. What a beautiful, beautiful moon. A very new moon, a rain catcher. Sitting in the navy blue sky.

This Sunday night moon teaches a good lesson. We can easily look forward to a special moment, a certain day, a specific event....and get totally wrapped up in the preparation and anticipation over the coming excitement. Yet, with so much attention focused on later, on next, on the future....what happens to NOW?

No, tonight isn't the Solstice, nor Christmas Eve. It is just an awesome night sky, and the moon is the star. Step outside and take a peek.