THE DAY THE MOON STOOD STILL

Did you know…

On June 10th, 1692, Bridget Bishop—a midwife and businesswoman—became the first person executed during the Salem witch trials. She was known for dressing in an obscene shade of red, playing the forbidden game of shovel board, and running two successful taverns. Her independence and flamboyance made her a target in the Puritan community where such traits in women were feared and punished.

Fast forward to June 10th, 2025: we’ll witness a Strawberry Moon—a name given to the full moon that marks the ripening of strawberries in June, a time to celebrate nature’s abundance and fruition. This year, the Strawberry Moon also coincides with a lunar standstill, a rare event that occurs every 18.6 years when the moon rises and sets at the most extreme northern and southern points in its orbit. Ancient civilizations viewed this phenomenon as a cosmic pause—a moment of stillness inviting self-reflection and collective growth.

The Strawberry Moon is a beautiful reminder to reflect on how far we’ve come, and to envision growth both individually and as a community. I celebrate the freedom to dress boldly and own a business without fear of persecution. But those freedoms were paid for with the lives of many who came before us.

So, as the moon touches its highest and lowest points, may we each seek equilibrium—between past and present, self and community, reflection and action. Click this LINK to order your copy of CONVENT!