Maggie’s Sanctuary
In the spring of 2020, while sitting in the backyard with my 3-month-old, I began to reminisce about what felt like a lifetime ago when I had my schedule filled to the brim with work, hobbies, events, and travels - to now, during my maternity leave, with nothing on my calendar, dreaming of what the future holds.
I stumbled across a YouTube video of a sound bowl meditation experience in the Malibu mountains. I yearned for that experience, and my determined husband was ready for a family road trip. But was there no closer option? I began to ask - I searched on the internet, there was nothing within a 30-mile radius from where we lived, and almost all meditations happen inside yoga studios, not the serene nature I envisioned. Was I alone in this desire?
Fast forward to the summer of 2023, the question that lingered for three years finally demanded an answer. A friend introduced me to Dana, and I invited Dana to host a sound bowl meditation experience in my backyard. A quick post on the local moms' group brought over 20 responses within hours.
If you are curious if I ever made it to Malibu, I didn’t need to. My backyard became the sanctuary I craved. Local moms, drawn by the unique experience and a chance to connect, walked or drove just a few minutes. Together, we bathed in the California sun and surrendered to the vibrations of 11 crystal singing bowls, the symphony of nature providing a unique soundtrack. For 60 minutes, the world melted away. Relaxation washed over me, a sense of renewal, a spark of the "old me" rekindled.
Motherhood is a beautiful whirlwind, but it can be easy to lose yourself. Just like putting on your own oxygen mask before assisting others, prioritizing yourself is essential to being the best version of yourself for those around you.
The sound bowl experience sparked a dream: a platform fostering genuine connections through unique, local, in-person experiences. It's for those who, like me, crave to live intentionally, who yearn to build a life that fulfills them, and who believe in a more connected and supportive world.
Whether you have a talent to share or simply seek new experiences, join us at Moonlight. Let's build the vibrant, connected community we all want to be a part of.
