104 Days of Summer

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​Positive Vibers, I know what we’re going to do today! Did you catch that Phineas and Ferb reference?  That's right!  It's summer!!!  This is my first summer after high school, so I took a moment to reflect. In the earlier summers of my life, I spent a great deal of my time in Florida at Disney theme parks and resorts.  Once I reached high school, my summers were very forgettable. Mostly because I laid in bed all day.  Not to sound like a tv grandpa, but during the summer of 2015, everything changed. I realized that I had a purpose, and the potential to fulfill my purpose.  I began working toward my dream, and my dream began working toward me!  Now, I've gotten so far with my goals that I can't even imagine where I'd be if I had slept another summer away.  Here are a few things you can do, so you don't hibernate through the summer.

Go Outside
PEOPLE, IT-IS-SUMMER!!!  The Earth wants you to leave your blanket cocoon, step outside, and feast your eyes upon the beauty beyond an electronic screen.  Exposure is powerful, whether you be exposed to a blade of grass in your backyard or a pebble in another country.  Leave your house and enjoy the world.  Ride a bike, take a walk, or even lay in the grass and admire God’s creation.  The latter has resulted in many positive vibes!  If you aren't one for outdoors, here are a few things you can do near a window.

Fuel Your Creative Flame
Set it ablaze!!!  Or spark it if need be and then let it glow.  Now that you aren't buried under homework, you can get creative.  Acquire some inspiration from a song, book, or movie, and create!  Write something that can positively change a life. Paint or draw the next Mona Lisa. Make your own film!  Whatever it is you do, make sure that you enjoy it and give it your all.

Work Towards Your Future
Focusing a lot of your time on your future is incredibly beneficial!  If you know your purpose, get to it.  The things you need to achieve will gravitate your way the second you start putting in effort.  Find out what you need in order to fulfill your specific purpose and work on it.  This could include getting a summer job, volunteering, or taking some classes.  Make sure you’re having fun contributing to your future and making memories.  If you don't know your purpose or what you want to do, search. Try out different hobbies, explore, and pray. You will know one day and you can fulfill it! 

Summer relaxation is totally fine until it becomes laziness, so relax in moderation. Haha!  I hope you partake in some of the activities above and enjoy your summer break.  Most importantly, always remember to stay positive, spread love, and have a great time!

Sending out positive vibes, I challenge you to have a safe and unforgettable summer! 


Kaci Hollingsworth