Whether there are children in your home or not, the summer season changes things in our lives. We are more apt to vacation. We are out and about more, meeting and greeting people. We are more apt to be spontaneous, more apt to party.
On the other hand, life can be more hectic. I remember looking forward to having my children home from school so we could do some things on purpose. We would work together in the morning, getting the house in order, and then go play together. We would have picnics and hike in the mountains. We would have mini classes on manners and learning to keep our rooms and stuff in order. The list goes on.
Then reality would hit. It was hard to go to bed at a reasonable hour since the sun didn’t go down. The children loved being with their friends, even playing night games at times. Then it was hard to get up and keep that orderly home and predictable routine I dreamed of.
There were softball practices and games
that interfered with our mini lessons and side trips. Before long, I was happy to just keep everyone fed and relatively clean. We had fun cheering for our ball players. We did have one evening a week together for a picnic or a lesson. There was the annual trip to Grandma’s house in another state. We lived by the Law of Rhythm all summer until our school schedule predicted order once more.
The Law of Rhythm tells us that it is normal for life’s events to flow up and down. Once we accept that fact, it is easier to let go of expecting to control everything. When we resist the truth of this law, we create pot holes where it is easy to get stuck in the down and spend a lot of energy just to get back out again.
Summer is a good time to relax and enjoy the gentle flow of events, knowing that what goes down will come up again. Breathe deep, drink cold lemonade and laugh a lot. Routine will be upon us soon enough.
Create a family motto to help you get through the “downs” and expect the next “up.” “Our family sticks together in the ups and downs. What can I do for you?” “This doesn’t feel good. There must be something wonderful ahead.” Talk with your family, spouse or friend and see what you can do to lift one another’s spirits and look for more “ups.” It’s fun!
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