August

There are still one hundred degrees in the shade and too hot to do anything else but reflect on the passage of time. Most of us remember the lessons we learned through pain, struggle, and loss. But we forget that the gentlest lessons teach the most. I realized that life is full of pleasant surprises if I am open to them. Some mornings I wake up knowing how my day will unfold, while others are entirely blurred. If we are willing to learn our lessons gently, new teachings patiently await us in countless ways.

Perhaps, we should try and listen to the wisdom of children, accept the loving kindness of a friend, reach out to those in need, observe how our pets live happily in the present moment, focus on the good in a situation and expect the best in every day. There will be unexpected moments that will catch us off guard, but if we are open to and grateful for the lessons, we will meet new teachers and healers on our path through life.

My theory is that it’s not about all we have to do in a week that will discourage us, but it’s thinking about all we have to do. We must make time for the golden moments when we allow ourselves to dream, to nurture ourselves because, in the end, how we spend our days is how we live our lives.