What a busy summer it’s turned out to be! I shouldn’t be surprised, really. August is always a really crazy month for us. We have lots of family birthdays and gatherings, perform at festivals, and Dryst’s summer soccer season ramps up.

On one level I’m really disappointed that we’re not heading off on our road trip at the end of the month (finances and a dead car caused us to cancel). But in another way, it will be nice to have more time close to home as summer starts to wind down. Some folks will be heading back to school, and we’ll be hitting the beach. I’m hoping for a warm and sunny month!

What have you been up to this summer? Are you taking any time to relax and lounge around? Or are you, too, busily running around to lots of different events?

Here are some good reads to keep you company at the beach or when you collapse into bed at the end of the day.

How do you heal those parts of you that are wounded and bitter? Simple. Love them.

The art of living, and how to master it. Hint: drop your expectations.

This tips in this article on 22 Things Good Dancers Do Differently can easily be applied to almost any creative endeavor.

Are you a visionary? Do you sometimes feel like becoming a hermit? Here’s some good advice.

My friend wrote this thoughtful article about being a witness for the Earth.

Enjoy the rest of your August!