Happy Labor Day Weekend!
- Jessica
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
I hope everyone is doing well and that life is treating you kindly! The end of August always feels like a special kind of threshold. The long, hot days are starting to soften, and there's a certain stillness in the air—a quiet promise of fall. Daylight is growing shorter as the world prepares to transition into more rest and reflection compared to the busyness of summer. This weekend, as we head into the Labor Day holiday, it feels like a collective exhale. It's a moment to take a final, deep breath of summer before we fully lean into the next season.
For many of us, this time of year marks a return to routine, a fresh start. It’s like the universe is handing us a clean slate, an opportunity to plant new seeds and prepare for what's ahead. There’s something so grounding and beautiful about this transition, this space between seasons. It’s a chance to reflect on the past few months, celebrate how far we've come, and get excited for all the newness waiting just around the corner.
The boys are transitioning back into the school year pretty well. They still miss the freedom and fun of summer, but school also has its perks (like seeing friends regularly). This school year is different, though, as the state has banned cell phones during school hours. I have to wonder if everyone will handle this change well; I know people would probably think that students would have a hard time with it, but it seems like parents might be having a harder time with it, used to being able to send texts and get updates throughout the day (like during lunch). We'll see how this new change goes.
Tsuki enjoyed life, as per usual, making the most of both play and rest. She spent plenty of time snuggled up on the couch, cuddled up in her cat house, cozied up on the chair, sprawled out on her window shelf, and any other spot she found to be the perfect cat nap spot. Tsuki also had a blast playing with the cardboard box, her dangling cat toys, and anything else she could get her paws on. She also took it easy and savored birdwatching from her window shelf. Tsuki definitely knows how to make the most of action and rest/relaxation, and people could definitely learn from such wise kitty masters.
Artwork for the week included more diamond art:
This week I created more new content for Creativity Chronicles, so feel free to check out the newest content! Also feel free to check out our Thought Spot section that explores various topics of thought and conversation! Additionally, I have been creating all sorts of goodies over at Gumroad (journals, coloring sheets, affirmations, meditations, guides, and more), so feel free to check that out!
New Creativity Chronicles' content included:
This weekend is a beautiful opportunity to take a pause, a moment to honor the hard work and effort you've put in, not just over the summer, but all year. It's a reminder that rest is just as important as action. There's so much pressure to constantly be in motion, to be productive, but true progress often comes from knowing when to slow down and simply be.
So, as we say a gentle farewell to summer, use this time to fill your own cup. Let yourself be human. Reflect on all the lessons and growth of the past few months, and get excited for the new energy that autumn brings. This next chapter is a clean slate, full of new possibilities and opportunities to create the life you want. Be proud of where you are and trust that everything is unfolding exactly as it should. You don't need to rush, you don't need to "do more" to be worthy, and you don't need to be perfect or have all the answers. Just be you, be gentle with yourself, and show yourself some more love and self-care. Please, take care and have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Food for thought for the week:
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