Anyone who is awakening* is a finger pointing to the moon. Drawing from Zen teachings, the finger is the wisdom that helps us awaken and the moon is pure consciousness. How we move through this process of awakening, though, can be confusing, even maddening. By sharing our stories, experiences and questions of awakening, we can help each other see the moon with greater clarity. Various “fingers,” or teachings, resonate with each generation, culture and gender in unique ways. By adding more fingers pointing to the moon, we are opening new pathways to consciousness, hopefully making it a little easier for all who are striving to awaken.