something in the work

Amidst the dog days of summer and the humid air that hangs about sunshine or thunderstorm, August has always been a month busyness. This year was no exception to the heat or the hustle. I've dreamt of sometime in the future when my August afternoons are slow and lazy, sipping a iced tea. And I believe I have finally reached the realization that it may never become that way. Much of my August was spent helping Dad with a project on my days off, moving into a new place, and working what felt like more overtime than I'd had in months. The majority of the time I was sleep deprived and most likely malnourished, but I made it. And I think the best thing about it all was the moments I got to talk with a friend or buy fresh flowers or end my day with a cup of tea my gratitude for those people or things grew. My appreciation for laughter and joy for honest work and consistency amidst the chaos is more now than maybe it was a month ago. And isn't that part of the goal - To continually be glad despite the circumstances? To find joy in all things! I know I didn't always look for it, or want to, but this month I have been reminded to find joy in the labor and hard work.