Did You Remember to Have Fun This Summer?

A gentle reminder to savour the sunny days, and say yes to joy while it lasts

Since the end of last week, something shifted. I felt a little distant from my thoughts, which felt unusual… but in a good way. And instead of trying to pull them back, I just let it be.

Saturday, I had a blast at a friend’s birthday. Then Wednesday came with a choice: work on my business like usual, or go kayaking with my friend Kaia. I hesitated. Part of me felt I should write something for this week. But it’s late summer, and we didn’t get the best one this year. So I asked my partner to help me decide… even though I already knew what he’d say: “Of course go have fun with Kaia, you deserve it!” So I did.

We’re often so hard on ourselves. We forget to have fun. Yes, we’ve got bills to pay. But we’ve also got lives to live, especially before the darker days return. So we stayed on the water for three hours, chatted, caught up, and ended the day with dinner at my place. My heart felt full. Time with friends is pure medicine for me.

What about you? Did you remember to have fun this summer? If not yet, or not enough, there’s still time. Go for it. And don’t forget to savour the beauty of it all… mindfully 🙂

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