10 Quick Things I Learned This Summer

Have you thought about what you learned this summer?

As we do around here each season, I’m spending a bit of time thinking back to what I’ve learned. And because this year has been one for the record books, I’m keeping things short, sweet (mostly) and to the point.

1) I Miss Quiet

I never realized how much I need quiet in my day until my people were around me 24/7. I love them, but I miss quiet.

2) Lists Make Life Easier

And I’m not just talking a To Do list because those have been all over the map this summer. I’m just loving the simplicity of a list over large amounts of text.

Want to combine your faith with lists? Check out this new book my mom sent me! It’s beautiful.

3) Walking Helps All the Things

I don’t love exercise, but every day I take a walk I feel better. Maybe science is right.

4) There Are No Right Decisions

I’ve been waiting to make decisions so I always make the RIGHT ones. There are no right ones. Just what seems right for right now.

5) It’s Enough

Making the right now decisions (right or wrong) is enough because it has to be.

6) A Single Plant Can Make Me Smile

I’m terrible with plants. But I found a few that I don’t seem to kill. The one on my deck makes me smile every time I see it.

(Note to self: Get more than one next year.)

7) I Still Love My Favorite Drink from Last Summer

The drink I learned to make at home last year still makes me happy. And no, it’s not alcoholic. Just summery and delicious. Check it out.

8) I Can Function Even When Life Feels Chaotic

No, that uncertain, chaotic feeling is not my favorite. But I can still exist. I can still love and be loved. I can still grow and learn and rest even when the world around me feels pandemical because this:

Inspirational faith quote

9) Prayer Isn’t Complicated

I always make it complicated in my head, but it’s so simple. Just talk. And when you can’t talk. Think. Praise. Exists with Jesus.

10) I’m an Adult

I know this should have been obvious to me (especially after my big birthday last year.) But sometimes things take me a bit to wrap my head around.

From great books to self-care, plants to summer drinks, there is a lot to learn each season.
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Author: Rebecca Hastings

Rebecca is a writer and speaker encouraging women to find real faith that works in real life. A wife and mother of three in Connecticut, she can often be found typing words, driving her kids places or wherever there is chocolate.

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