About the Book

Journaling by the Moonlight

A Mother’s Path to Self-Discovery

I’ve always had a fascination with the moon. After studying the phases of the moon in astronomy classes and the astrological impact it can have on personal transformation, I began to explore the spiritual connections that the moon has brought to many cultures over thousands of years. No matter where we are in the world, we can see the moon. It’s something that we all have in common.

The moon has brought great comfort to me in my life, particularly during a time when I felt a loss of personal identity. This was during my first two years of becoming a mother – a time of joy, but a time of anxiety, depression and confusion. I was a mother, but who was I really? I took many walks during that time, gazing at the moon and trying to make sense of who I was and what purpose my life served.

Taking the knowledge I had of the moon and its place in spiritual transformation, I combined it with my training as a life purpose coach and a journaling workshop facilitator. Together, this combination created a path of self-discovery for me – a path that I want to share with the many mothers who feel a loss of personal identity.

In my book, Journaling by the Moonlight: A Mother’s Path to Self-Discovery, I share my personal story of transformation and how it led me on a path of self-exploration. I also share stories from other moms who embarked on similar journeys. Designed as a workbook with a journaling format, the book allows for personal reflection with many opportunities to answer the question, “I’m a mother, but who am I really?”

Working with the phases of the moon as a source of personal transformation, mothers who are challenged by the loss of personal identity are gently guided on their own paths of self-exploration - leading to a life of purpose, passion and creative expression. The accompanying deck of 54 journaling prompt cards (divided into nine phases of the moon, including the blue moon) support the self-discovery process outlined in the book.

Mothers will explore the cultural and astrological meanings of the moon, while being guided through a process that is beautifully aligned with each phase of the moon:

- Chapter One - By the Light of the Moon
- Chapter Two – Starting our Journey with the Moon: Dedicating your Journal to your Spiritual Awakening
- Chapter Three – Dancing on Moonbeams - The Power of Journal Writing
- Chapter Four – Cultural and Religious Awareness and the Symbolism of the Moon
- Chapter Five – The Power of the Moon: Astrological Influences in Spiritual Transformation
- Chapter Six – The New Moon: The Beginning of a Quest for Self-Discovery
- Chapter Seven – The Waxing Crescent: Who Are You, Really?
- Chapter Eight – The First Quarter: Dealing With Mother’s Guilt and Resentment
- Chapter Nine – The Waxing Gibbous: The Strength of a Support System
- Chapter Ten – The Full Moon: Identifying Your True Self
- Chapter Eleven – The Waning Gibbous: Creating the Bigger Picture
- Chapter Twelve – The Last Quarter: Taking Baby Steps
- Chapter Thirteen – The Waning Crescent: Managing the Ebb and Flow
- Chapter Fourteen – The Blue Moon: Celebrating Your Uniqueness
- Chapter Fifteen – Looking in the Mirror and Dancing by Moonlight
- Chapter Sixteen – Resources for the Journaling Mom

This book is a gem and a MUST for every mother who wants to deepen the process of motherhood as well as cultivate or enhance her creative prowess and connection to herself. Using the magnetism of the moon, Tina is the Muse of Journaling Moms. She has made this book enchanting, irresistible, and inviting for moms to reflect on a time of life they want to savor and survive.”
~ Jill Badonsky, author of The Awe-manac: A Daily Dose of Wonder, and The Nine Modern Day Muses (and a Bodyguard)

“When I was a young mother in search of myself, I’d gaze at the moon for inspiration. I would have welcomed Tina Games’ wise and gentle guide on my search for an authentic self. Tina’s journaling method is a gift of wisdom that will shine a light on your inner journey. As a grandmother now, I’m inspired to use her prompts to reconnect with the moon and its phases to enhance my creative reflections. This book has wonderful wisdom for women of any age.”
~ Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D., author of The Power of Memoir—How to Write Your Healing Story, and president of the National Association of Memoir Writers

“Tina brings to light the conflicts of motherhood which most of us mothers feel - yet may not feel comfortable divulging and/or exploring. With compassion and by telling her own story, she takes you by the hand and walks you through a process of moonlit journaling - a process which every mother would benefit.”
~ Ruth Folit, director of the International Association for Journal Writing, and the creator of LifeJournal software

“Motherhood is a challenging journey and women often lose themselves in the overwhelm of the job, despite its joyful moments and precious expressions of love. With this book, Tina offers a cornucopia of hope to women who find themselves spinning in circles in the dark, caught in the terror of being true to themselves while simultaneously trying to take exquisite care of their little ones. Tina shares her personal story of healing and how journaling guided her to the truth about her angst as a mother, allowed her to reclaim her inner wisdom, and ultimately recconect with her soul.”
~ Gail McMeekin, LICSW, author of The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women: A Portable Mentor, and The Power of Positive Choices

“A ‘must read’ for every mother, Journaling by the Moonlight is a wonderful resource to empower women to tap into authentic self and live their life to the fullest, casting aside all ‘rules’ about who a mother should or shouldn’t be. The journaling exercises provide for a wonderful path of self-discovery to enable us to become better mothers, wives, daughters, grandmothers, but above all else women who are not defined by our roles, but instead by who we truly are. As Tina so profoundly says, ‘Motherhood may only be part of our purpose - and that is okay.’ When we follow our heart and discover our own personal path, we find true happiness, set a great example for our children, and become a shining light in the world.”
~ Debbie LaChusa, founder of the National Association of Home-Based Business Moms, and the author of The Career-At-Home Mom

“Tina has done something extraordinary with this book! She is a moonbeam of light that brings support, compassion and strength. She illuminates the path for any mother to gain access and redefine her authentic inner self.”
~ Beverly Down, Creative Life Coach, Star Creativity Coaching

Journaling by the Moonlight: A Mother’s Path to Self-Discovery (and its accompanying deck of 54 journaling prompt cards) was released in May 2010. To purchase the book and cards (sold as a set for $49.97), click the button below - and include your mailing address (shipping is included). If you would like a signed copy of the book, please indicate that in the comments section.

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For more information about the book and the accompanying deck of journaling cards, please contact me at JournalingMoms@gmail.com.