summer angst

Every summer I spend a week or two struggling with the season of summer. I usually feel like I'm not having enough fun or not traveling enough or not relaxing enough...just generally not doing it right.

Yep. Good times. :) 

And then I quickly think this struggle is something I need to fix about myself, get rid of. 

But Rumi writes: “Your anxiety comes from your search for tranquility. Accept chaos and peace will surely follow.” 

Yes. 

Struggle and even chaos are legitimate parts of our existence and not signals that we're doing it "wrong."

Our path isn't about eliminating the struggle. It's about the alchemy that happens when we consciously respond to the struggle, perhaps with kindness and even acceptance. 

More of this, please, this summer,
Brianna

P.S. Want support around consciously responding to life's struggles? I'm here. 

Photo by Robert Bye @robertbye