Summer has always been a whirlwind of travel for me. The warm weather and buzz of activity get me excited about all seasons – flowers in bloom, food being sold around the table, spending long nights chatting with friends, and more.
While all of this is fun, I want to make sure I really enjoy every moment as it happens. It’s easy to grasp what’s next, especially in seasons where there’s so much to look forward to. If I didn’t intentionally enjoy what was in front of me, it would fly past me. And I think it’s a tragedy in a sense.
This June on Wit & Delight, our theme is all about what it means to enjoy the moment.
To me, enjoying means taking a break from the day to simply sit outside and live. It means enjoying the perfect piece of a meal. It means playing with my kids. Enjoying means looking around the yard, watching the wind move through the trees, and noticing the animals as they pass.
Saving is not for doing all of things or make the most of your schedule. Rather, it’s about realizing what’s important to you. It’s about prioritizing those things when possible and fully focusing on them while they’re happening.
The brain is not necessarily equipped to appreciate all of aspects of life (especially for people with mental illnesses such as anxiety or depression). Its core motive is to help us survive and respond to danger signals, whether they represent an imminent threat or, in most cases, a threat. aware or not. With that in mind, I know I can’t simply enjoy everyone moments easily. And yet, I can try when it To be Feasibility.
As you enter June, I invite you to reflect on what it means to enjoy this moment. What are your favorite little pleasures in the summer? How can you enjoy these moments with more intention?
The act of enjoying can feel frivolous in a sense. However, I think focusing on joys in the present moment, no matter how small, is fundamental to what our souls need.
The act of enjoying can feel frivolous in a sense. However, I think focusing on joys in the present moment, no matter how small, is fundamental to what our souls need. Enjoying this moment is an act of self-love and compassion, and it’s something we all deserve.
This June on witanddelight.com, our contributors will write about why our private and public lives bring different kinds of joy (and why they do). I need both) and tips for organizing when you don’t have a table. I will be sharing my summer 2022 team list, a nice little update in children’s room, and reasons to love your self-contained home. Stay tuned for this and more throughout the next month!
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Kate is currently learning to play the ukulele, leaving her husband, children and dogs desperate. Follow her on Instagram at @witanddelight_.
