Alive in June: Bloom
A monthly offering of seasonal aliveness inspiration
“I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June.” - L.M. Montgomery
A Seasonal Attunement:
June arrives with a fullness all its own. Gardens overflow, fireflies begin their evening dance, and the year reaches its longest day. After months of emergence and growth, June invites us to bloom.
An Historical Tidbit:
The month of June is named for Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage, women, and protection. Because of this association, June has long been considered an auspicious month for weddings and celebrations of partnership.
Alive in June:
A few seasonal aliveness offerings for this month:
In body:
Take a barefoot walk through grass, sand, or another natural surface and notice the sensations beneath your feet.
Go for an evening stroll during the "golden hour" and soak in the lingering daylight of the season.
In nature:
Choose one flowering plant in your neighborhood and observe it throughout the month as it blooms, attracts pollinators, and changes.
Spend a few minutes at dusk listening for the sounds of summer: crickets, frogs, birds settling in for the night, or rustling leaves.
In community:
Attend a community event like an outdoor concert, farmers market, Juneteenth celebration, library program, or neighborhood gathering.
Invite a friend, neighbor, or family member to share a picnic, porch visit, or evening walk.
In creativity:
Create a “summer field guide" by sketching, photographing, or journaling about the plants, insects, birds, and treasures you encounter this season.
Create a jar of summer intentions to revisit in August.
In home:
Bring summer indoors by arranging fresh flowers, clipping herbs for the kitchen, or creating a seasonal centerpiece using items gathered from nature.
Create a summer reading nook with a stack of books, a soft blanket, and a pitcher of something refreshing nearby.
Take what’s useful, leave the rest, and let this new month meet you where you are.
-Kristen