For those who live in the temperate zone
summer started last June 21st. Let us toast
to the season. Yes, Summer is here!

At one point, I thought summer was going
fast forward to autumn. Such is the temperament
of the weather. At times, it is unpredictable. It must
be frustrating for the meteorologists. However,
it helps to pay attention to the forecast.

Enjoy we must, the good warm days of summer.
It goes so fast- and never long enough for all the
things planned for this summer. Some of us try to plan
projects ahead. Yet, well into the season, those
renovation plans are going slow, painfully slow.
Grin and bear it- it’s not the end of the world.
I try not to be a slave to my projects. There are
endless interruptions that slow-down the process
for me. So, I appreciate what is done, there is
always next summer.

Gardener:

Enjoy the fruits, the beauty of your garden and
all that hard work. Savor the sweet scents floating
from your garden. Immerse your spirit in the colors
bursting from your flowers. Each flower offers an
attraction that is inviting even to a non-gardener.

Take the time to sit and meditate, relax. Take a book
outside and read to your heart’s content. Catch up
with your summer reading. Don’t feel guilty about
lazing around. It’s good for your body, it’s good for
your spirit.

Don’t let the weeds annoy you. By this time, they
are growing as faster than you can pull them out.
Think of your weeding as a great exercise, allows
you to do your bending, walking , take some
deep breathes and stretch as you.

Quieten your mind and you gain better perspective,
deeper insights into life’s daily challenges.

Traveler:

Drive to arrive. Safe travel starts with a safe
vehicle and good driving habits, awareness of
road safety and road courtesy, which the young
ones can start to learn. Plan your trip carefully.

Have a good conversation with the family about
the trip, keep the young ones informed and excited
about where you’re taking them. Teach them
to be good passengers and not whine too much.
Children love to be treated like adults.
This is a good time for children to learn to admire
Nature’s beauty and bounty.

A good information about your destination would be
helpful - this way, you will not lose precious time
trying to locate places. Make sure you have a good
emergency supply and first aid kit, flashlight , water
and nibbles, important telephone numbers, cell phone
battery charged. A spare blanket can come in handy.

Don’t push yourself too hard to get “there.” A good
planning will ensure that the driver does not get
too tired to enjoy the trip.
Happy travelling.

Housebound or no plans to go anywhere:

Don’t fret. Get outside and enjoy the summer breeze,
listen to the birds singing, have a hummingbird feeder
and watch those little birds flap their wings furiously
as they enjoy their treat. If you don’t have the energy
to plant a garden, enjoy the beauty of a neighbor’s
garden and tell them so.

Have some of your dear friends over for a short visit.
There are all kinds of take out food so you don’t have
to slave over a hot stove. People are more than happy
to come for a visit and won’t even mind bringing some
food. Make it a pot-luck event.

Read, listen to your favorite music, or just enjoy
the peace and quiet. Visit that friend you’ve been
thinking about these past years!

The sociable:

Don’t you just love having friends over for a barbecue!
Such fun. Those pesky and annoying flying insects are
bothersome. There are good insect repellants. Light
citronella candles, spread them around your yard. They
don’t only repel insects, the lit candles add an aura of
serenity . Burn some incense for aroma.

Here’s to a fun summer to all.

Bonnie Moss writes to inspire and to motivate
her readers to explore the depths of their heart and
soul and make a difference in this world. She draws
from personal experience and her interest in the New Age
Visit her website :
http://goldencupcafe.net

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