It’s easy to get swept up in the motion of doing and always looking toward the next step or the next milestone. Whether it’s a dream, a goal, or a new season of life, we spend so much time focusing on what still needs to be done that we forget to appreciate what’s already taking shape.

This month’s full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, feels especially symbolic. Traditionally, it marks the time when beavers prepare for winter, gathering the last of their supplies and sealing themselves safely into their lodges. It’s a time of preparation and patience, a reminder that there is beauty in the pause before new beginnings.