As summer begins blowing into our windows, what do we want to work on manifesting? The new moon is a powerful time to reset and set intentions for the future. Maybe it is creating a certain level of health – feeling constant energy or healing a shoulder pain. Or maybe it is to start activating movement around a forgotten creative project or rekindling a love for finding deals at garage sales and flea markets. Or maybe it is an energetic decision like healing an estranged relationship or calling in a new group of playmates. Whatever it is, it begins here, in the now.

So as we set new moon intentions how can we actively give the right nourishment for the intentions we are creating?

One crucial ingredient is to be present. Notice the green canopy of trees, the breeze that brings in the smell of roses and the sound of birds mixed with the music playing from your neighbor’s yard. This is the place where we have the most power to be inspired and our intuitions can be open and awake.

So how do we actively stay present and grounded? Develop daily practices like yoga and meditation and/or some physical activity like walking or swimming that naturally create conditions where it’s easier to stay focused. A trick I use is trying to stay behind my eyes, meaning notice myself looking out from behind your eyes. So as I drive I pay attention to being behind my eyes, looking in my rear view mirror, turning on my blinker, noticing the convenience store, the tire shop along my route. This seems simple but it is hard to stay in this focus so play with it. Also, I cultivate attention to the feast of sensory display in the world. The sound of the birds, the smell of roses and and junipers and the feeling of the wind on my skin. And I am present with where I am when I take big, deep breaths. For most of us we may only be able to focus our attention for a few minutes at a time. But keep building. Creating your future begins right here and right now. So maybe as you are are sitting on a park bench and you finally settle into the beauty around you, you can bring your intentions to mind and see it in full color.

Sending love and light in the new moon. Happy new moon and manifesting!