solstice moon

i had a fascination with the moon when i was little. i was in utter awe that it could follow me absolutely wherever i went.

as i got a little older, i started to identify the moon as a primary metaphor for understanding God. who else could follow me everywhere?

this metaphor becomes increasing powerful for me. the moon is there even when i cannot see it--as is God. the force of the moon impacts the tide in unseen ways--as God impacts history in unseen ways. when we see the moon differently, during different times of the lunar cycle, or different times of the year, the moon itself has not changed, our perception of it has--as it is with God.

this evening, the trick of the solstice moon gave me a particularly breathtaking perspective, it rose large and golden over lake merritt. though no different than the moon that rose yesterday, i saw it differently.

i look for those same glimpses of God.