Greetings, human. It is I, Tyson—your watchful guide through still waters and moonlit reflections.
Tonight, we swim beneath the Sturgeon Moon, the full moon of August. Named for the great sturgeon fish once abundant in lakes and rivers, this moon calls us to go deep—to explore what lies beneath the surface, where wisdom swims slow and ancient.
Find a quiet spot where you can settle in—by a window, a fan, or a purring feline. It’s time to let the current carry you inward.
Let us begin.
Step 1: Drift into Stillness
Sit or lie down somewhere calm.
If the moon is visible, let its light ripple across your thoughts.
If not, imagine it hovering above a quiet lake, mirrored in dark water.
Breathe in the hush of deep water.
Breathe out surface noise.
Breathe in stillness.
Breathe out splash.
Cats are rarely in a hurry.
We wait by the shore with eyes half-closed—and always open.
Step 2: The Underwater Stretch
Lift your arms like reeds rising from below.
Flex your fingers like claws gliding through ripples.
Inhale deeply, as if drawing breath after a deep dive.
Exhale slowly, like a wave pulling back to sea.
Let your body remember its own rhythm—quiet, flowing, strong.
Step 3: Let the Moon Swim Through You
Picture the Sturgeon Moon above, heavy and golden, swimming through the sky.
Its light settles into your chest like a slow-moving current.
Breathe in depth.
Breathe out distraction.
Breathe in quiet insight.
Breathe out surface tension.
Not all treasures are at the top.
Sometimes, you must sink to find them.
Step 4: The Riverbed Purr
If your cat is purring, excellent—you are in sync with nature.
If not, imagine the soft murmur of a river’s flow, or the hum of a quiet stream.
Now, breathe with that rhythm:
Inhale slowly…
Exhale gently…
Inhale…
Exhale…
Each breath a ripple.
Each pause a reflection.
Step 5: Patience in the Deep
The Sturgeon Moon reminds us: wisdom isn’t in rushing.
It’s in waiting. Watching. Trusting the stillness.
Feel your breath like the tide.
Feel your presence like a cat watching the water’s edge.
You are not lost.
You are simply deeper than usual.
Step 6: Return with Moonlight on Your Whiskers
When you’re ready, wiggle your fingers like they’ve just touched cool water.
Stretch like a cat rising from a shady spot.
Blink yourself back to the surface—slowly, softly, with purpose.
If your cat is curled like a crescent moon, you’ve done well.
If they are staring intently into a corner, do not ask questions. The answer is always “ghost.”
Carry the patience of the Sturgeon Moon with you.
And remember: The surface is calm, but you—you are fathoms deep.
Purrs and quiet depths,
Tyson 🐾
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