The Lazy Days of Summer!
My great niece told me the other day that she only had a few days of school left and how she was looking forward to summer holidays and as things are starting to wind down here at the church office and I am getting ready for my summer holidays, I find myself looking forward to not having a set schedule and just being able to go with the flow and see where the days take me.
There is something magical about summer that encourages us to ease our pace and savor the moment. The days stretch longer, the evenings linger with golden light, and the usual rush of daily life seems to soften. Summer invites us to trade schedules for spontaneity and productivity for simple pleasures.
The lazy days of summer aren’t really about doing nothing—they’re about doing less and enjoying more.
One of summer’s greatest gifts is the luxury of a slow start. Instead of rushing out the door, mornings can begin with a cup of coffee on the porch, the sound of birds in the distance, and sunlight filtering through the trees. There is no need to watch the clock so closely when the day feels endless.
These quiet moments often become the most memorable. A good book, a gentle breeze, and a comfortable chair can turn an ordinary morning into a small escape.
In a world filled with calendars and notifications, summer afternoons offer a rare opportunity: free time without a purpose. There is freedom in not knowing exactly how the day will unfold.
Maybe it means taking a nap in a hammock, floating in a pool, exploring a nearby trail, or simply sitting outside and watching the world go by. The beauty of a lazy summer day lies in its lack of urgency.
When we stop trying to fill every moment, we often discover that the most rewarding experiences happen naturally.
St. Paul’s Weekly Update
June 21 – Tanis is back in the pulpit. Join us early at muffin morning – 10:00am!
June 28 – A retirement service for Rev. Noel Suministrado 10:00am at the Hamiota United Church. Everyone is invited to attend!
The church office will be closed for the month of July and will reopen on August 5.
Worship returns to St. Paul’s on Sunday, August 23.
Thanks to everyone’s participation in the Prairie Treasurers Online auction $3,681.00 was collected for St. Paul’s. How wonderful! 😍
