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Align with Lunar time.
The moon has always marked the passage of time, waxing and waning with a steady rhythm Awareness of the the lunar phases brings us into relationship with the radiance of the sun, the receptivity of the moon and the constant movement of the cycles of the earth. As we continue our series exploring and deepening our relationship with the Earth; nurturing a global peace community and reflecting on the writings of peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh, we offer you this wonderful conversation with April McMurtry.
April is the founder of THE MOON IS MY CALENDAR and creatress of the New Moon Calendar Journal.
She is also a visual artist, mother, and creative lunar guide. Her work reflects her passion for nature-based cycles, wellness, and creative expression.
With a background in Youth Leadership, Girls’ Education, Intuitive Art, and Meditation - April has more than twenty years experience working in education as a classroom teacher, workshop facilitator and program coordinator at home and abroad.
April’s guidance supports people on the path to growth and transformation through meditation, creative process, and awakening cyclical wisdom.
She is interested in how healing work is connected to our relationship with Earth.
Both of April’s grandmothers are first generation born in the United States from England and Ireland. She is a mother of two children and resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with four generations of her family.
Learn more about " The Moon is my Calendar" with April at www.themoonismycalendar.com and enjoy this lunar language on IG @themoonismycalendar
Visit EmergingWorldProject.Org for details about this series.
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