What's what: August 2019

Somehow (well I know how) I missed an entire month of online writing.
How?
I just didn’t carve any time out for it.
Lesson learned.
It’s not going to happen by accident. If I want to write, I have to make time to write.
 
July included some cottage fun with family and on my own.
(Now I want to buy a cottage!)
The past month also included road trips to see friends, family, listen to live music, spend time outdoors – you know – the good Canadian summer stuff!
 
I’ve been back at work, slowly progressing back to full time hours since mid-June.
So far it’s been stretching. And good.
Recovery time after I work seems to be the most challenging. I’m so drained (emotionally and mentally) the day after I work more than ever before.
My fingers are crossed that the thing called 'resilience' is getting pumped up each time so I can do more everyday work things without feeling so empty.
 
This month I'm looking ahead to:

• Continuing the professional support I've been involved in; with a focus on return to work
• A two-day retreat with my coworkers ahead of a new ministry year
• Getting better at dragon boat paddling (something I'm trying once a week this summer)
• Outdoor, free yoga on Saturdays
• Using the outdoor pool in my neighbourhood
• Finishing a book by Eugene Peterson that's been kicking my butt when it comes to pastoral ministry

What's your second month of summer hold?