This is how it always feels, at the beginning of summer. Like a long road, stretching out for miles and miles, with no end in sight.

I’m going to keep that feeling going this summer, and into the fall, and winter. I’m determined to slow down, to listen, to find the best way to spend each day.

I’m going to go for more walks, and wander around the city on my bike. I’m going to take my camera with me more often, and leave my phone at home.

What if...

We each had a reason for being here?
We finally listened to the yearning in our soul?
We stopped worrying and believed all is well?

These are the things I’m working on in my life right now, and they’re all easier said than done. The good news is, there’s always someone (or something) there to help you. And oddly enough, they always show up at precisely the right time.

I’m going to remember that I always have a choice. I decide how I’ll spend my time, how I feel about things, what I want to learn and where I want to be.

Happy Summer, friends. Peace and love to you.

• Slowing Down: Being the “No” Girl