Self Care with the Seasons: Summer
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Life on Earth is about cycles that are somewhat based on the definition of the year, the time it takes for Earth to revolve once around the sun. There are a lot of cycles, but we are addressing only one here.: The seasons.The positioning of the Earth and the nature of the solar orbit combine to influence the relationship of light and darkness, hot and cold, day and night. Out of this process the seasons are made manifest. Fall cycles into winter which cycles into Spring which cycles into Summer. Year after year we witness the unique characteristics, colors, moods, sensations, weather, and feel of each expression. It is reliable and beautiful. We even build our lives around addressing the unique components of each.
But there is a bigger picture in play here. Because the Earth and humans are intertwined, deeply connected, symbiotic, to be exact, we experience the seasons inwardly right along with the outward show. There are consistent elements and energies and actions that impact us profoundly…and most often we do not see them…feel them…and do not understand their capacity to serve us..
Summer precipitates the maturation and harvest. Intentions bear fruit and create the myriad of forms as the rich yellow of the hot sun bakes the past and leaves the now for living only. The Solar Plexus runs rampant and action is taken, directions are honored, and the greater good is met through an alignment of will with life. As the season progresses the heat of action and expression begins to de-plenish inner resources and we start to slow down…moving towards the rising call of the Autumn return. We become lazy on the other side of the growth and rest and vacation in the fruits of our labor. Our action brings us closer to the Earth. We take notice of the foundation she provides and begin to turn our attention to the changes that are whispering.
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