Summer is Right Now

It’s late July, and there’s still warmth in the air. The sun still lingers long into the evening, but if you’re paying attention, you’ve probably noticed—it’s lingering just a little less.

The days are getting shorter. Slowly. Quietly. But they are.

And that’s not a reason to panic. It’s a reminder.

A reminder to be present. To say yes to that spontaneous swim. To stretch out in the grass just a little longer. To sip something cold without checking your phone. To watch the sky blush before it goes dark, not because you have to, but because you get to.

Summer always feels infinite until suddenly it isn’t. That’s the trick of it. One day you’re buying sunscreen; the next, there’s a hint of crispness in the breeze.

So enjoy it. Fully. Mindfully. Not by chasing every bucket list moment, but by really noticing the simple ones: the hum of cicadas, the taste of watermelon, the laughter drifting from a nearby porch.

The season’s still here. The light may be fading, but today is yours.

shine.