A Season’s Reflections
Posted by Kaileen Elise on August 31st, 2010
Life is without meaning. You bring the meaning to it.
The meaning of life is whatever you ascribe it to be.
Being alive is the meaning.
(Joseph Campbell)
I felt a hint of autumn’s approach for the first time yesterday morning. As I drove to work, I noticed the sky was darker than usual. It caught me by surprise, especially since the weather will stay warm here in Raleigh for a little while longer.
A change in seasons always provides an opportunity for reflection—and when looking back on my summer, I’m pleased with what I see.
June challenged me to jump into daily life with passion and carefree curiosity. I attempted to practice yoga daily, but fumbled along the way.
Throughout July, I sent my mentor daily digital updates while she unplugged for a month-long digital sabbatical. I also set intentions for the second half 2010, and invited joy out to play. With a holiday weekend by the pool and two trips to the beach, July was the kind of month I could relive year after year.
August has been an exciting adventure in itself. For the first time in (what feels like) forever, I’ve maintained a daily practice of something—and just as my 1st year on the web comes to a close, my enthusiasm for blogging has reignited.
This summer has been an exercise in balance and priorities. While I feel good about the positive strides made, there are certainly corners of my world that have collected dust.
As the leaves change colors, I plan to refocus on 4 simple goals.
I’m ready to welcome September with courage, laughter and an open heart. How will you greet this new month’s arrival?
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Tags: 32 Days, Autumn, Balance, Reflection, Summer
Such a delightful, contemplative post
It’s hard to imagine that summer is almost over & these past 3 months have flown by …
My Sept “goals” are what were your summer goals – of balance and priorities. I just started a new job after having not worked for 8 or so months and its quite an adjustment. I need to make sure that creating and blogging are still priorities. Also, want to maintain exercising & eating right. Loved this post.