It’s one of those amazing, late summer mornings here in the South. I’m sitting on my back porch, and the air is cool with a sharp, little edge. It’s a surprisingly delightful respite from the heat the day will surely bring. For us here in Georgia, summer isn’t quite through with us yet, but mornings like this leave us hopeful for all that is to come.
It’s hard to believe The Greatest Kid On The Planet has almost two months of school under his belt already. Even though, for us, the school year starts early, football season comes with it, and that is a trade off The Greatest Kid will gladly make.
Our summer this year has been the very best ever. And while I say that every year, I love how the little detours that steer us from our path often lead us to unexpected adventures we might have otherwise missed. These past few months, a pesky injury slowed me down and waylaid my focus, but I’ve spent more time reading and responding to emails than I’ve been able to in the past. The Universe, I believe, brings us just what we need when we need it, and I’ve had the privilege of connecting with some of the most genuine and inspiring people.
Earlier this year, I wrote a post about settling for less than the kind of love we all deserve, and I said I believe everyone deserves to love and be loved freely and unconditionally, without guilt, agenda, or judgment. And I believe true love is selfless; that is, when our focus is on the happiness and well-being of another, and we are more concerned with adding to that person’s happiness than with securing our own, then that is selfless love. I believe it’s the kind of love we all crave. Truly selfless love between two people brings a sense of peace, harmony, and connection. And when we find someone who feels the same way we do, who shares our hopes and who desires our happiness as much as their own, it’s the kind of love that feeds our soul.
