Winding Down from Summer

Summer tends to pull us outward.
Out into the sun.
Out into other people’s plans.
Out into motion; travel, gatherings, activity, noise.

And sometimes that’s beautiful.
We soak in joy, connection, and nature. We swim, laugh, wander, and explore.
We say yes more. We stretch a little farther.
And sometimes… we overextend.

The season can leave us feeling bright and full, or scattered and crispy.
Often, both.

As summer begins to wind down, it’s helpful to pause for an end of summer refl…