If the schedule of your life dosen't give you the chance to do a full blown Esbat, here's something you might want to do instead. Try to either get outside to see the moon, or look at it out a window, or even just close your eyes and visualize the full moon bursting with light and glory. Slow your breathing to enter a light meditative state by breathing in at the count of 4, hold for 4, exhale to 4. Once you've entered your meditative state, depending on where you are, either say out loud, or whisper this little poem whenever you stand beneath the full moon.

"See me.
I am your child.
At this, the appointed hour,
I stand before you and reach out with my whole heart to the full moon.
Hear my words as they rise among the stars
and at night, when my body lies resting, whisper to my spirit.
Teach me secrets yet revealed...
Fill me with your wisdom...
Enfold me in your power...
Keeper of the mysteries of the moon,
hear these words and recall the ancient promise that
all who seek your presence shall find your blessings.
At this, the appointed hour,
I stand before you and reach out with my whole heart to the full moon.
I am your child.
See me."

I like that it's a quick little devotion you can perform no matter how pressed for time you may be. Most importantly of all, it means that you'll never have to miss an esbat (full moon ritual)

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