NO PROBLEM! TAKE IT WITH YOU
Hello there and happy Tuesday! I hope this finds you completely relaxed from an entire month of basking. I'm drinking a Gingia Assam this morning and thinking about taking the lessons of Summer with me.
It's the last week of August. And while your mind may already be on getting back to school or work as Fall rolls in, I'd like you to consider how you might take the lessons of Summer with you.
Outside of enjoying the warmer months and longer days, we often look at Summer as a time to relax and play, which is why it can feel hard when the season starts to change and we have to get "back to reality".
But what if you added more of that Summer energy to your day to day reality? What if you invited basking, pleasure and play to the other seasons of the year?
If you enjoy the heat, how might you add a little heat to your Fall? Maybe it's a more fiery yoga practice or a dance class. Maybe you book a Sunny vacation or a sauna session.
If you enjoy the element of basking, how can you slow down and find balance in a season that often gets busy? Meditation is a great way to do this or perhaps taking an extra long savasana at the end of a yoga class. You might start a bedtime routine where you take a bath, read a book or simply put on your favourite sheets and bask in how good they feel. Another great way to bask day to day is to do things more mindfully, meaning you invite yourself to be present for each task, even the mundane ones. I've recently switched out my podcasts for ambient music when I cook or do things around the house. I still love my podcasts, but I find it's easier on my often wandering mind to simply focus on one thing at a time. I feel more present and calm, which are a few of the energies of Summer that I love.
And for my friends who want more play in their lives, I invite you to get out in nature and play with the shift in season. Or perhaps you jump into a class you've been wanting to take. Trying something new can be daunting, but so playful as well. Do something just for fun and watch your creative energy surge.
As adults, we are often told that growing up means being serious and letting go of the energy that we had when we were kids. I couldn't disagree more! I think we owe it to ourselves to invite that childlike Summer energy in everyday. This is especially important for my friends who struggle in the colder months of the year.
So start planning now. Grab a notebook and write down what you love about Summer and how you are planning to take it with you this Fall.
As always, I'd love to hear about it! What is your favourite part of Summer? How are you going to invite that in this Fall and what are you most excited about? Let me know in the comments below.
As you move through this week, remember to treat yourself and your body with love, respect and kindness.
Much love,
Helen xo
