While the rest of the world was experiencing warmer than usual summer temperatures, here in Southern California we truly only had about 2 weeks that felt like real summer (temperatures above 85 degrees). Growing up in Central Florida, I like a good, hot summer. “Aha!” I thought. Perhaps this mild summer here in SoCal means an extended period of summer. Nope. It’s now two days past Labor Day and both yesterday and today have been overcast with drizzle. The current temperature at 9:30 am is still in the 60’s. Though the calendar does not yet say so, it is officially Autumn.
I love the holidays that this time of the year brings and I welcome change, but there is that part of me that feels like I somehow got cheated out of a full summer. My vacation plans were shortened and, in some cases, cancelled. August, typically a slow month for me, was busier than many other parts of the year. So, as I sit here wearing a light jacket and looking out on the misty hill in front of me with a few drops of moisture streaming down my window, I wonder what this new season brings … and I am extremely optimistic.
This week I get to work with one of my favorite corporate clients, Paul Mitchell the School. I am days away from the launch of my new business website with corporate consultant, Mike Amado, titled NexAim.com. One of my comedic, creative writing projects with my life long friend about a Behavior Therapist is being passed around in entertainment circles. I continue to have great meetings with companies with whom I wish to partner. I am inspired to continue developing a web series that is about communication, body language, choices, coaching, questions, NLP, movement, passion, love, forgiveness, gratitude, and any number of subjects about which I care with my good friend, Tom. Next month, I get the opportunity to unveil a jazz concept designed to entertain while also educating and in November I’ll be working with The Lythgoes on a new entertainment project that promises to be a lot of fun. I feel that I have so much to look forward to and I am so grateful. My challenge is simply to breathe deeply as it is all happening and enjoy it as much as possible. As was testament this summer, life moves so quickly. Given the choice to enjoy it or rush through it (and I believe we have a choice about how we experience life), I am choosing to relish every bit of it. Life is good and I am grateful.
Wishing everyone a pleasant transition into Fall,
Mark
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September 14, 2010 at 4:55 am |
It was a short cold summer here in Washington too. Labor Day hit and it seems like it went straight to winter. I have done a lot of deep breathing lately to not stress about something I cannot change. As you said life moves very quickly and we need enjoy what is in front of us. Thanks for the reminder.
Yours In Health!
Dr. Wendy M. Schauer, D.C., R.K.C.
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September 20, 2010 at 2:02 am |
As the last weekend of summer comes to an end I also wish everyone a pleasant transition into fall. 🙂
Yours In Health!
G.E. Moon II
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