JenniIn these last months, I have been peacefully living in the quiet.
As I approach the end of this transitional period in my life, I have been blessed with abundant time and space to seek peace and joy. When I return to academia in September, much of this tranquility will inevitably change.
Fully aware of the limited time and energy I can dedicate to quiet contemplation and reflection, I am embracing every opportunity to enjoy the aspects of summer I cherish most: the flourishing beauty of nature, the calming embrace of serene waters, and the sunrises and sunsets that gently carry me from night into day.
In this quiet, I have learned to nurture and care for what has been entrusted to me. Nature’s gentle way of demanding patience has quietly encouraged me to acknowledge my own lack of it. Everything grows at its own pace, in its own time, as Mother Nature decides.
Most of the garden remains green. What bloomed early has already been consumed and heartily enjoyed. It’s still too early to harvest most of what we are growing, yet each day, I delight in the wonder and awe of seeing each living thing bloom and mature differently and uniquely.
These quiet moments have been some of the most beautiful experiences of my life. I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to quietly admire all that is offered to me.
As this period of peaceful solitude comes to an end, I am reminded of the importance of embracing stillness and appreciating the present moment. The lessons learned in this quiet time will stay with me, guiding me through the busier days ahead. The beauty of nature, the serenity of water, and the gentle transitions from night to day have taught me the value of patience and presence. As I move forward, I carry with me the quiet wisdom that everything unfolds in its own time, and in this, there is profound beauty.
