Celebrating Summer ~
I've lived in lots of places and feel so blessed that in every place, I've been able to experience all four seasons. It's incredible to experience each of the seasons and I love celebrating the unique qualities that each one brings. I also feel it's necessary that we acknowledge each season. It's so easy to carry on with life never acknowledging the birth of a new season; doing so can cause you to miss all that the season is bringing to your life.
When you pay attention to, and follow the rhythms of your body, you’ll notice how you’re linked with nature. You'll notice the subtle ways your body changes with each new season change.
We’re not separate from nature, we’re one with nature.
As we enter another lovely summer season, I encourage you to celebrate what the next few months will bring. I encourage you feel into your body. Listen to the messages your body is giving you. Pay attention to what you feel like doing.
Celebrating summer for me is about recognizing all the lushness and beauty that comes with this season. The heavenly scent of flowers in full bloom, all the shades of green in the grass, the birds singing their melodies, and the sun wrapping me in its warmth. It’s a time to embrace a slower pace, enjoying lazy summer days. There's a feeling of freedom and possibility that washes over me in the summer, unlike any other time of the year.
My days of summer look much different now than they did when I was growing up. Yet still to this day, when I feel the warmth of the summer sun, childhood memories of summer vacation flood my mind. Memories of days that felt as though they would never end. Enjoying lots of cold, sweet ice cream and never did a day go by without the aroma of BBQ filling the air. After a day full of sunshine, I can still remember feeling the intense summer heat, while lying in my bed drifting off to sleep listening to the harmony of crickets outside the open window.
Now my days of summer are enjoyed creating new memories with my family. Memories that are making their own unique imprint in our minds.
My days are now enjoyed with my hands in the earth tending to our garden, and teaching our children how to do so as well. Our days are enjoyed going on family hikes and bike rides. These are some of my adult versions of 'playing outside'. And I've swapped the ice cream for all the fresh, juicy fruit that's only available at this time of year. More of my time is enjoyed appreciating all that is blooming around me in nature.
Ah summer…..you look and feel so good and I love celebrating you!
What are some of your summer memories and how do you celebrate this beautiful time of year? Let me know in the comments, I'd love to hear from you!
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Here's some of fave summer recipes:
Easy Fruit Salad
Iced Lemon Green Tea
Egg Salad on Lettuce
