Slow Mornings & Sun-Kissed Moments: How to Embrace a Soulful Summer
Summer is the season that teaches us to bloom without hurry, rest in the warmth, and let joy rise like the morning sun.
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Summer has a special way of whispering to the soul—inviting us to slow down, breathe deeper, and savor the light. At The Soulful Cottage, we believe in embracing the season not through busy itineraries, but through moments that nourish and restore.
Here’s how to welcome a more soulful summer—one that feels soft, slow, and sacred.
1. Start with Stillness
Let your mornings be quiet. Open a window. Sip something warm or refreshing—herbal tea with fresh mint or a lemon-infused water. Take five minutes to journal or simply sit in gratitude before the day begins.
Ritual idea: Create a “Summer Morning Basket” filled with a journal, devotional, favorite pen, and calming tea blend.
If you’re new to journaling, summer would be a great time to start. Don’t know what to write? Start with one sentence. You’d be surprised what may develop from there. Capture the sights, sounds and/or smells of summer or make a note of past summer memories you hold dear. You don’t need a fancy notebook or journal, but if you want something bright and colorful, I recommend checking out this lovely journal from Paperage, which comes in a variety of summer-like colors, https://amzn.to/4jFARq6
2. Soak Up Nature’s Gifts
Walk barefoot in the grass. Read under the shade of a tree. Listen to the sounds of birdsong or the rustle of leaves. These small moments are gentle invitations back to yourself.
Reflective prompt: Where do I feel most alive outdoors this season?
3. Unplug & Be Present
Take a tech pause during the golden hours—sunrise and sunset. Trade scrolling for soul time. Light a candle. Read poetry. Write a letter to a friend.
4. Create Soulful Summer Nourishment
Nourish your body with foods that feel vibrant and alive—think ripe tomatoes, chilled cucumbers, juicy peaches, and crisp greens.
Recipe suggestion: Try our “Sunshine in a Jar” Peach Parfait—perfect for al fresco meals!
5. Let the Evenings Be Sacred
Wind down with lavender oil on your wrists, a calming playlist, and a twilight meditation or prayer. Let rest be part of your self-care story.
Final Thought
You don’t need a packed calendar to make summer memorable. A soulful summer is one where you come home to yourself—softly, slowly, sweetly.