5 Gentle Midsummer Practices to Embrace the Season Slowly
As the light reaches its peak, a gentle reminder to pause, notice, and begin gathering small, quiet moments that will sustain us through the darker seasons to come.
As we approach the summer solstice, that fleeting peak of light, I’ve been reflecting on how we might embrace the season with intention, rather than urgency. So often, we’re told to make the most of summer, to squeeze every last drop from the sunshine, and yet, what many of us long for is something slower, simpler, and more rooted in the natural world.
In my latest A Life More Creative journal entry, I’ve shared five gentle midsummer practices that invite you to pause, notice, and prepare tenderly for the seasons ahead.
From walking the same path each evening, to bringing the outside in, these small rituals are simple ways to embrace where we are now, and to begin planting seeds of winter ease.
Read more over on the Journal at A Life More Creative.
I love your ideas David. Bringing the outside is a great thing to do. I'm going to follow your lead and bring my fallen rose petals inside. The wind has taken most of my roses so that is a lovely way to hold onto that beautiful aroma.
Fiona's journals are wonderful aren't they. I bought one just last week to use when we're up in Scotland in a few weeks time.
"In a constantly changing and fast-paced existence, a regular walk offers a lovely rhythm as we navigate our way through an often-turbulent world. Whether you journal, sketch, paint, photograph, or simply notice the changing seasons, the natural world grounds us in the present moment."
I wholeheartedly agree.