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Hello sunshine! Summer brings us warmth, vitality, and renewal, along with energy and excitement, much like being young again.
The season of light and growth brings us many delights: vibrant colours to feast our eyes on, sounds of birds singing and children laughing, fresh scents all around us, a breath of fresh air, a warm breeze caressing our skin, and a cornucopia of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Time to rise and shine with the sun and get into the great outdoors, do some gardening, travel, go on day trips, go camping or to the beach, have a picnic or a BBQ, take a nap in a hammock, lie on the grass under the great blue skies, watch the clouds go by, or count the stars in the night sky.
Summer fun and lazy days are permitted as you soak up the sun and enjoy a cool lemonade or treat yourself to ice cream with your loved ones or make new friends. We are so blessed with all the richness of nature and the beauty of it all.
Celebrate life’s abundance and be grateful for everything nature provides for us. Summer reminds us to always come back to life and embrace its fullness as we reflect on the divine and how interconnected we all are. As we deepen our connection to God and nature, we awaken to a sense of awe and deep respect.
Nurturing our goals and dreams with passion and intention allows for the fruits of our labor to ripen and flourish. The sun’s gifts infuse us with joy and vitality as we get to play, relax, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures.
May the summer energies open our hearts to God’s love and to the opportunities of growth, healing, and transformation. Just like the Earth sheds the old and makes room for the new, the summer of our lives is a time for renewal and to invite new possibilities.
And remember that with God, all things are possible.
Antoinette Giacobbe, M.A.
