Savoring the Season: The Power of Being Present
Summer always seems to slip through our fingers.
Every spring, we eagerly count down the days until summer arrives.
Every summer, we marvel at how quickly it’s passing.
And every fall, we shift into holiday planning mode, barely pausing to reflect.
But what if we did pause?
What if, just for today, you practice something simple yet powerful: being in the here and now.
In the world of psychotherapy, this concept—being present—is foundational. It’s about tuning into your current experience, acknowledging your emotions, and allowing yourself to truly feel them. Not pushing them aside. Not rushing past them. Just being with them.
Take a moment right now.
Close your eyes.
Take 10 deep breaths.
Notice how you feel.
Let your thoughts and emotions drift by like leaves floating down a stream. You don’t need to hold onto them—just observe. This gentle awareness is the beginning of self-understanding.
Yes, it can be uncomfortable. But naming our feelings and cultivating self-awareness is a vital part of growth. As Dorothy said in The Wizard of Oz, “My, people come and go so quickly here.” So do the seasons. So do the tiny, fleeting moments that make up our lives.
Each season, each feeling, each moment matters.
Even the hard ones.
Especially the hard ones.
Those difficult days often teach us more than the easy ones. They shape us, stretch us, and help us grow. So, today, honor your journey. Acknowledge your resilience. Congratulate yourself for making it through the tough times.
You are remarkable.
You are unmistakably amazing.
And every single moment—sunny or stormy—has helped make you who you are.