Oh I'm so right there with you Lauren and feeling all of the feels from the ground shifting (I just turned 43!! yikes!). Thank you for these deliciously beautiful words! I think Summer, just as you say, although enticing, can also feel expectant and anticipatory, and that translates to unconscious pressure, especially when nature is so alive. I'm also much more comfortable in the cooler months as the days draw in (definitely an introvert thing for sure). I'm so glad you're allowing yourself to sink into the gaps for a moment - me too xxx
Solstice blessings lovely one, thank you for reading and commenting, I definitely feel the pull to travel so much slower (which is sometimes a little challenging as an MG!!!) xxx
Love this- the beauty in the small sometimes seemingly mundane moments. I feel more grounded having read it. Agree about feeling more at home in the downward spiral of autumn. And definitely pausing around solstice- not pushing in the heat- no thanks! Look forward to hear about the new idea you’re birthing. We are a similar age (I turned 42 in March) and I feel there are definitely common themes that come up in these years- especially for us millennials - picking stories apart from our 20s/30s 😵💫. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼
Thank you lovely, So glad you felt that grounding energy through the words. Yes I have been thinking a lot about this time and also the 7 year cycle as the last time I felt like I was in such a big transitional healing phase was late twenties, which is when I sold my old business and entered into the wellness world!!! So many stories to unravel… it feels a lot!!! Xxx
I love everything you write. This was so beautiful. I also resonated so deeply with the idea of these markers of the year as times to pause rather than force or push ourselves to do "whatever we're supposed to be doing!" on these days! Sending so much love your way. xx
Thank you lovely, yes what a relief to be given these opportunities to pause for a little bit! What are we supposed to be doing?!? I still don’t know really! Ha! Grateful for you xxx
I loved this Lauren, I was there with you and loved all of your observations of this time. It felt like such a deeply familiar experience of our summer after school afternoons, both the giggles and the shouting…! I am so glad that the pause reminder landed and feels helpful and I am so excited about how your dreams and path is unfolding one step at a time xx
Relatable and beautiful Lauren xx
Thank you so much lovely xxx
Oh I'm so right there with you Lauren and feeling all of the feels from the ground shifting (I just turned 43!! yikes!). Thank you for these deliciously beautiful words! I think Summer, just as you say, although enticing, can also feel expectant and anticipatory, and that translates to unconscious pressure, especially when nature is so alive. I'm also much more comfortable in the cooler months as the days draw in (definitely an introvert thing for sure). I'm so glad you're allowing yourself to sink into the gaps for a moment - me too xxx
Thank you for reading lovely, I find it so fascinating how our inner seasons and outer seasons dance together. Xx
Gorgeous writing Lauren, as ever 💞💫
There’s always beauty and magic to be found in the small moments. We just have to travel slowly enough to notice them (a hard task indeed!)
Solstice Blessings lovely ❤️❤️❤️
Solstice blessings lovely one, thank you for reading and commenting, I definitely feel the pull to travel so much slower (which is sometimes a little challenging as an MG!!!) xxx
Love this- the beauty in the small sometimes seemingly mundane moments. I feel more grounded having read it. Agree about feeling more at home in the downward spiral of autumn. And definitely pausing around solstice- not pushing in the heat- no thanks! Look forward to hear about the new idea you’re birthing. We are a similar age (I turned 42 in March) and I feel there are definitely common themes that come up in these years- especially for us millennials - picking stories apart from our 20s/30s 😵💫. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼
Thank you lovely, So glad you felt that grounding energy through the words. Yes I have been thinking a lot about this time and also the 7 year cycle as the last time I felt like I was in such a big transitional healing phase was late twenties, which is when I sold my old business and entered into the wellness world!!! So many stories to unravel… it feels a lot!!! Xxx
So relatable Lauren, thanks for these reflections. So pleased you’ve found some space for yourself on your mat too xx
Oh yes your practices are always exactly what I need. Thank you xxx
I love everything you write. This was so beautiful. I also resonated so deeply with the idea of these markers of the year as times to pause rather than force or push ourselves to do "whatever we're supposed to be doing!" on these days! Sending so much love your way. xx
Thank you lovely, yes what a relief to be given these opportunities to pause for a little bit! What are we supposed to be doing?!? I still don’t know really! Ha! Grateful for you xxx
I loved this Lauren, I was there with you and loved all of your observations of this time. It felt like such a deeply familiar experience of our summer after school afternoons, both the giggles and the shouting…! I am so glad that the pause reminder landed and feels helpful and I am so excited about how your dreams and path is unfolding one step at a time xx
Thank you darling, I really needed the reminder you gave me clearly! So grateful for you xxx