Summertime Wrap

Summertime feels like I’m stuck in a time warp—on one hand it feels deliciously slow, luxurious, textured, and immersive, and on the other hand, it feels heavy and oppressive, like I’m trying to trudge through mud that’s slowing me down.

A seasonal manifestation of the term “hurry up and wait.”

But like in all seasons, there’s beauty to be found in the push and pull of slow summer days and a packed client roster.

I was talking recently with a sweet client of mine who has three kids and a thriving business, and she said that she is living in a summer filled with a lot of pinch me moments, combined with a lot of “I need more coffee and maybe a nanny” moments. How relatable is that?

We both expressed the same sentiment: being both sad and excited for school to start.

For me, this summer has brought forth an oscillation between gratitude and exhaustion, taking our time and hurrying up, and feeling stagnant but (in a weird way), pre-inspired for the next big idea. 💡

Anyone relate? (I know you guys do).

As back to school begins (my son is in Kindergarten!!) 🥹, I’m starting to feel that dual energy seep away, to be replaced by an itch for productivity, output, accomplishment, ideation, and action (and hopefully, a little zing in the air soon to relieve us from this south Georgia heat!)

But as it’s going, in a strange way, I feel like I’ll miss it.

I’m curious how your summer has been feeling—did you feel this duality too? Send me a DM over on Instagram at @hellojunecreative—I love hearing from you guys! 💌