The Season of Simple Joys

How did we get here already?

Every year, I tell myself I'm going to be more prepared for summer.

Every year, June arrives and proves me wrong.

Somehow the calendar flips, the temperatures rise, and before I know it, everyone is talking about vacations, pool days, and summer plans.

This month, especially, I feel like when I flipped the calendar from May to June, I realized an entire month had slipped by, and all I really did was handle everyday life and the responsibilities that come with it.

My personal focus for this Summer is actually to enjoy it! I want to be out and about, enjoy the company of friends and family, and actually get a tan from being out for several days without looking like a lobster because I need to get all of my vitamin D in a single day.

The dishes can wait until later, as can the dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and all the other “stuff”. I want to lean into Yes, and avoid Maybe later. I want to make this June my favorite month full of memories.

The Season of Simple Joys

Simple joys for me are walking barefoot when I can, sitting outside in the early morning with a great cup of coffee, and a lazy day floating around the pool.  Something is calming about water that always brings me back to center.

What are your simple joys? What memories do you have of your favorite summer day?

Behind the Scenes at Lunar Gypsy Light

Summer may be starting, but work is quietly happening behind the scenes.

I’ve been quietly testing candles over here. While everyone is reaching for sunscreen and flip-flops (and I will make time as well), I'm over here thinking about pine trees, warm spices, and holiday memories.

Yes, Christmas in July is officially underway.

Testing has begun, and I’m excited to see where this takes me and what fabulous scents I can bring to you this year. 

Encouragement of the Month

The perfect time to do something is now.

You don’t need the perfect Instagram vacation, you don’t need to wait for the next best time, and you certainly don’t need to be impressive with your Summer time joys.  Enjoy today and enjoy the small moments, enjoy the random, instantaneous, unplanned moments.  They may be the best memories yet.

Whether your summer includes road trips, backyard barbecues, quiet mornings, or lazy afternoons by the pool, I hope you find time to enjoy the season you're in.

Summer starts now.

-With Love

Heidi
Lunar Gypsy Light