On the Cusp of Something New

Once more, a season draws to a close, as the next season approaches. 

This can be a time of strong emotions, many of which conflict with each other.

It's possible to mourn the end of the current season, even while feeling excited and nervous for the new season.

We can feel both hopeful and optimistic as we look at the possibilities ahead of us, even as we might feel disappointed that we didn't check off as many things from our list as we had hoped. 

As my summer winds down, and I prepare to return to work in a local school, I am left reflecting on my summer and looking ahead to my new rhythm once the school year starts once more. 

How did I do with loving and supporting my husband this summer? 

How will I build and protect time with him during the school year? 

How did I do with connecting with family and friends this summer? 

How will I continue to connect with family and friends during the school year? 

What things did I accomplish this summer? 

What things do I hope to accomplish during the school year? 

What activities did not get accomplished this summer? Why?

What do I want my priorities to be during the school year? Why? 

What was my schedule and rhythm this summer? 

What do I want my schedule and rhythm to look like during the school year? 

When you are on the cusp of something new, you have the opportunity to reflect, reset, and refocus on what really matters.