Navigating Summer in a Good Way
If we consider this energetic swell as a map to follow rather than as a force to push through, we’re offered some fantastic insights.
Gosh, am I ever leaning harrrrrrd into this these days!
Doing my best anyway. * wink *
Navigating Summer in a Good Way
We’re fresh on the heels of Summer Solstice - the energetic height of the year. Daytime hours have been at their peak, summer holidays are underway, outdoor projects are in full swing, the weather offers outdoor visiting, it’s prime time for moving house, and for a lot of us, this can all mean tripling up on the usual levels of busyness. Work still needs doing, maybe kids are home, any out-of-town guests are likely asking if there’s really 2 ferries; schedule planning may be exhaustingly complex. Though the days are already beginning to get shorter, the full power of summer heat is about to really set in - which of course adds a host of additional challenges.
If we consider this energetic swell as a map to follow rather than as a force to push through, we’re offered some fantastic insights.
It’s easy to stay up with the long light of day, and natural vitamin D vitality is a big boost in these parts. With shorter night sleeps, it’s wise to ensure we’re also resting well - I mean - really well. As dog day heat kicks in, and it feels too hot to do anything, good sleep often becomes elusive. Future You will be thankful for recharging now and settling into a good wake/sleep habit. Make the most of downtime. Take things a little slower, nap, maybe knock a few things off the To-Do list.
Embracing this time of extra activity also becomes easier when considered as good balance to Winter’s more introverted, slower, quieter nights.
If the heat, pace, or general life intensities get feeling a bit much, reminding ourselves that earlier twilights and all manner of energetic slow downs are already happening, can bring a bit of relief. Looking up Sun rise and set times can help .
The natural world is showing us fullness; the birds are singing, wild creatures of all sizes are out, gardens are glorious, people are buzzing along doing things. Perhaps there’s a project or a dream we have that could also use a little oomph to come into its own fullness? Lending it some of our attention and taking the next best step forward while there’s an air of fruition about, might see smoother or swifter progress than usual.
Notice beauty. Pause and soak it up. Take photos. Write about it. Art about it. It’s good medicine for the spirit.
Tucked up in her cottage on the west coast of Canada, Juliette Jarvis draws on 15+ years of hosting community ceremonies and immersion programs to write spiritually supportive books, articles, and magazine columns, while also creating handwoven ritual wear, natural ink, & ceremonial ceramics for tangible, soul-level medicine.
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