Summer is a season that comes with many rituals. For some, summers include a move to a cottage for the season, while others enjoy weekends at the lake or traveling for holidays to the same annual destination or someplace entirely new. These traditions allow you to experience a sense of coming back to a beginning, of sharing connection, and of filling your cup. It’s a time of healthy renewal.
If the rest of the year has depleted you, or caused stress or overwhelm, summertime spent in nature can help counteract these effects, soothing your soul. That’s why the summer can feel almost celebratory, especially if you live in a region where winters are harsh. It’s a season for being outdoors and reconnecting with yourself and nature by:
Discover walking meditations, breathwork, and gratitude practices designed to connect you to the bountiful energy of summer in our 5-part collection with Devi Brown, Meditations for Summer. Available now in the Presence App.
If the rest of the year has depleted you, or caused stress or overwhelm, summertime spent in nature can help counteract these effects, soothing your soul. That’s why the summer can feel almost celebratory, especially if you live in a region where winters are harsh. It’s a season for being outdoors and reconnecting with yourself and nature by:
- Eating al fresco
- Walking in the park
- Going to the beach
- Hiking in the mountains
- Playing outdoor sports
- Earth
- Water
- Fire
- Air
- Ether
Earth
Earth is about structure, stability, and permanence. Your body and all of its parts are manifestations of the earth. Earth is:- Solid
- Unwavering
- Nurturing
- Sheltering
- Nourishing
- Grounding
- Hiking
- Walking barefoot in the sand
- Rock climbing
- Yoga to connect you to the earth element
- Preparing
- Planting
- Tending
- Harvesting
Water
Water is the main principle of change and transportation. Water is necessary for the survival of all living things. In fact, the greatest portion of the human body is made up of water. Water is:- Cooling
- Cleansing
- Hydrating
- Diluting
- Boating
- Sailing
- Kayaking
- Snorkeling
- Floating a river
- Yoga to connect you to the water element
Fire
Fire is connected with transformation and metabolism. It has the power to transform solids into liquids and liquids into gas. Fire is:- Thermal
- Explosive
- Warm
- Comforting
- Enthusiastic
- Aggressive
- Fierce
- Intense
Air
Air governs the principle of movement. Anytime there is motion in nature, you know air is present. Within the body, air is the basis for all transfer of energy. It is a key element required for fire to burn, which connects those two elements. Air can:- Be light and breezy or heavy and humid
- Crackle with excitement or filled with sorrow
- Teach playfulness, resilience, and freshness
- Flying a kite
- Windsurfing
- Kiteboarding
- Yoga to connect you to the air element
Ether
Ether, or spirit, is the space in which everything happens. It is the field that is simultaneously the source of all matter and the space in which it exists. It can be basic as in gravity or elusive as with intuition. Air can:- Be both ethereal and organic
- Teach trust, faith, and compassion
- Drive you to find purpose and experience beauty
- A mindful walk through the woods
- An outdoor yoga class
- A meditation in a natural setting like the woods or the beach at sunset
Discover walking meditations, breathwork, and gratitude practices designed to connect you to the bountiful energy of summer in our 5-part collection with Devi Brown, Meditations for Summer. Available now in the Presence App.