The Stifling Standstill of August

Aug 10, 2009 by Suzy Ogé    1 Comment     Posted under: Inspiring, Just Life

We  each have our own excuses;  reasonable and well rehearsed arguments about why we couldn’t possibly do more, accomplish more, follow our dreams or do things any differently than we have always done.

We treasure these excuses; cling to them, and over time they  custom fit our lives.  The stories we tell ourselves shield us from our own expectations and life’s disappointments.

What is your favorite excuse?  Most of our collective excuses add up to being too busy, too tired or too late for greatness.

Something scary happens in Europe each summer.  The world  screeches to a halt.  Entire populations vanish from cities for weeks at a time.  Routines and schedules are thrown out the window.  There are very few expectations or demands on anyone’s time.  Even after spending weeks on an adventure or frolicking at the beach with friends or family, you return to your daily life to find it playing out in slow motion.  While the relaxed pace  is something to savor, the stillness of summer may be whispering something you do not want to hear.

In this moment, you are not too busy for greatness.  So,what are you waiting for?

Well the truth is that without deadlines looming or momentum building, it isn’t easy to launch yourself onto a new path directly from an August standstill.

With time on your hands, do you dare to discover what is really holding you back?  You could always join the crowd sunning themselves at the café around the corner and enjoy a nice chilled rosé while you ponder this thought.  I’ll meet you there.

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