Summer Life: Seasons as "Natural Punctuation"

As the spring semester comes to a close, I found this cool picture (@ http://beforethecoffee.com/) thinking a bit about my plans for the summer.

Many of us may feel like we are constantly working, but there is nothing like nature's punctuation of the seasons. Punctuation points in life, just like in dialogue or conflict episodes allow many opportunities:

• Opportunities to reconsider cause and effect (e.g., what is the cause of my happiness/unhappiness)

• Shake things up if we feel in rut or run down by mundane routines.

• Moments to express gratitude to ourselves and others for things we take for granted.

• Natural breaks for us to catch our breath and regroup!

Remember to pick your head up and appreciate that sunset or the company of friends this summer!