A few weeks ago, a dear friend of mine asked me to keep him posted on how my summer goes. I told him that, in short, it glows. After that conversation, I began to think of just why this summer seems so perfect. You see, I expected it to be one of the worst in recent history because I intentionally took a very difficult semester in order to justify the slack fall line-up I have on board for travel reasons.
Why does this summer glow?
1) The world is a beautiful place.
2) I know I love others and that I am loved in return.
3) The creatures that surround me are made more brilliant by their simple needs and complex designs.
4) The forest acts more alive than I remember from past summers.
5) There is an abundance of sunshine to soak up and a blue, blue sky to wade through each and every day.
6) There are more songbirds this year and, for that very reason, more songs in my heart.
7) The breezes are gentle caresses that shield me from the bugs that bite and drive me crazy.
8) The berries glisten with raw seduction in both shade and sunlight; giant gems waiting to be picked.
9) The rocks sparkle more and make me wonder at the vastness of our world.
10) I feel myself glowing in the awakening that has followed a long sleep filled with beautiful dreams.
It took me quite awhile to come up with the above ten points, but I know my list really has no end. Each day, I continue to add new thoughts and beautiful observations that show me just how magnificent is the forest in which I live, how all of life itself is glorious. In my beautiful summer I want only to lean back, observe, and enjoy each and every moment with the peace that by my waking thoughts revives my soul.
In this moment, may each of you know that you are loved. I hope your summers glow.
Love,
Jenny
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