June Days

Summer has arrived in this hemisphere. I hope you’ve carved out time in your calendar to relax and enjoy a slower pace, whether for a few weeks or simply for a few moments each day. While life is often full of tasks to accomplish, and sometimes an endless list that can feel overwhelming, one task should always remain near the top: taking time to appreciate being alive; time to breathe; time to simply be.

Returning yesterday from an active vacation, my body has informed me that its needs now deserve a bit more attention. The trip involved a great deal of walking, and one of my knees is “disadvantaged,” as my late father used to say. Even a quick trip to the market has reminded me that rest is sometimes the wisest choice.

Might I suggest that you take a moment this week to consider how and when you might create space to be at ease? Perhaps it is time to plan a vacation, a day trip, or even an afternoon devoted to whatever nourishes your spirit. While each of us has a purpose in this life, part of that purpose is surely to enjoy the journey and to be grateful for the blessings already present.

May peace and joy be yours.

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