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Our memories of summer are often
intense because it is a season blessed with a vividness unsurpassed by
any other time of year. Bright colors, fresh scents, vibrant flavors,
brilliant sunlight, and the caress of heat delight our senses. There is a
sumptuousness about summertime, as both flora and fauna come into their
own, regaling us with natural beauty. Our day-to-day circumstances may
not change as spring turns into summer, yet we nonetheless feel
refreshed. Our burdens seem lighter, and we feel compelled to play,
travel, relax, and relish in all of life's joys during the
extended sunlit hours.
Rituals specific to the summer season
empower us to attune ourselves to the changes that take place in nature
and within ourselves as the weather grows warmer. Summer is at its core a
season of light, and by opening ourselves and our spaces to this light,
we honor all the joy associated with the coming months. Unbolting windows
and doors, arranging bright-golden blooms in a vase, and turning our
faces toward the sun become a celebration when done with intent. Summer
is also a wonderful time to practice focused listening, as the air is
filled with beautiful sounds particular to the season. To begin, find a
quiet, solitary spot. For 10 minutes, pay attention to the workings of
your mind, and allow it to wander at will. Then turn your attention to
the sounds resonating around you, and note what you hear — the buzzing of
bees, children's laughter, and birds singing in the trees.
Delight in the joys of summertime by
immersing yourself in its pleasures. Wake up with the sunrise, take a day
trip to the beach, indulge in an ice cream cone, or simply sit quietly in
nature's embrace. The season will pass quickly, but while it
remains, you can revel in the richness of life and renew yourself in the
wonder of the light.
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