Summer is always such a busy time. It feels like it just started and it’s over. I’m sure that’s true of anyone who lives in Northern Ontario. We treasure those hot sunny days, and when I was working, I am not ashamed to say, I would sometimes take a vacation day if the weather was nice, and just go to the beach. Around here, those nice days are not guaranteed and if you miss it, you missed it!
Now that I’m retired, I am really trying to cram every single bit of fun and sun into this summer. I’m out golfing a couple of times a week. I’ve been playing music with my friends and just recently performed in the local Music Festival with them. Family get togethers, trips to see our kids, and even a short camping trip. And some days, just relaxing on our back deck and doing some yard work is fun.
I honestly can’t believe that August is already here! And before you know it, the weather will turn colder and it will be autumn. I find myself almost frantic, wanting to make sure I pack as much into the last month of summer that I can. And I need to remind myself to calm down, to just take it in, and enjoy each moment as it comes. To be present, to be aware of all the beauty that surrounds us in this part of the country, and just take a moment to breathe.
I think that’s why I love these quiet mornings so much. I love the time, early in the morning, before anyone else is awake, when I can just sit and drink my coffee in peace and quiet, watch the sun come up and do a bit of writing. I put on my oils, and start my diffuser. It grounds me, it helps keep me centred, and start my day in a good way.
It’s important, when we’re running around trying to pack in all the fun of summer, that we take a few minutes each day to just sit quietly and reflect, whether that’s early in the morning, or at the end of the day, or maybe even sometime during the day, maybe while you’re sitting on a sandy beach.
Enjoy the rest of the summer everyone, and don’t forget to take a few minutes each day to breathe in some essential oils and count your blessings.
Summer Diffuser Blends
Forget-Me-Not - 2 drops each of Rosemary, Tangerine, and Eucalyptus Radiata
Tranquil Forest - 2 drops each of Northern Lights Black Spruce and Frankincense
Citrus Sunshine - 2 drops each of Orange, Lemon and Lime
Great Summer Roll-Ons (you’ll need a roll-on bottle and some organic grape seed oil or V-6 vegetable complex oil)
Patchouli & Tangerine (5 drops of each and fill with grape seed or V-6 oil)
Cedarwood and Orange (5 drops of each and fill with grape seed or V-6 oil)
Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Tangerine (5 drops each and fill with grape seed or V-6 oil)
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