Something to Be Said for a Bit of Solitude

After months and months of waiting for summer it is finally here. Time for all those warm weather gatherings with family and friends that will create memories to carry us through the next long cold winter.

The 4th of July weekend is winding down and it has been a beautiful one! Not quite half way through the summer, but it does seem to be flying by. So many more events to take place it seems there will never be enough time to fit them all in. So many people we want to connect with and know that not all of it will happen, but it won't be for lack of trying.

I would not give up any of the time I am able to spend with family or friends. The connections warm my heart, give me hours of comfort and laughter, and leave indelible imprints in my memory that I can recall in times I feel disconnected.

And even though these times are priceless, there is something to be said for a bit of solitude. With so much fun in the sun, and running from one event one weekend, to another the next, it is easy to get worn out very quickly. None of us want to miss a single moment, but every now and then we need to take time to recharge our batteries so we can keep going.

I know that I have reached that moment where it is time to step back, carve out a short amount of time for quiet contemplation, and rejuvenate my soul. There is nothing better than a bit of silence and solitude to ensure we are ready for the remaining summer fun.

Be sure to take some time to recharge your body and soul. Then get out there and enjoy the rest of your summer making memories!




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