It's always about this time of the year when I find myself longing for autumn. Like someone eagerly waiting for a letter to arrive in the mail, I rush outside to see if today will be the day — disappointed when it's still warm and sunny.
It sounds silly to say it out loud...
And yet, come late autumn, I'll once again find myself checking the mailbox, wondering if today when be the day when fresh snow is finally delivered.
Is there a piece of us that's always longing for what's new? ... eager to rush through once season and jump into the anticipated joys of the next?
Life moves quickly on its own — it certainly doesn't need our help. And yet even when schedules change, new schools year begin, new commitments come about, the little gifts of summer are still to be found, sprinkled throughout each day.
The natural world around us isn't ready to move on just yet...
So, how can we find ways to still savor the sweetness of summer?
Stop and smell the roses, as they say.
Listen to the crickets and look for fireflies.
Notice the varying shades of green in the leaves as they move with the wind.
Taste the sweet freshness of vegetables picked from the garden.
Watch the butterflies and bees bustle from flower to flower.
Enjoy community around the campfire.
Pause for a moment to let the warmth of the sun wrap around you.
Take in every color, every movement, every sound.
If you find yourself rushing into autumn, I encourage you to pause for a moment today. There are treasures still to be found in this season.
Savor the sweetness of summer with a short clip I put together of small, but magical summer glimmers. Click here to view the video on my Instagram's page or click on the picture below (even if you don't have Instagram).
**Be sure to unmute the video, so that you can enjoy music accompaniment.
I'd love to hear from you! What's been a summer highlight for you so far?
May you discover ways to savor the sweet gifts of summer this week, finding joy and peace along the way!
With gratitude and love,
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