When Summer Flies – How to Savor the Moments

Summer has a way of rushing by, doesn’t it? One day, you’re planting flowers and feeling the warmth of spring on your face, and the next, you notice the evenings getting shorter, and the stores are suddenly filled with school supplies and pumpkin décor.

For many of us, this isn’t just about the season—it’s about life. There comes a moment when we realize time isn’t slowing down, and if we’re not careful, we can move through life on autopilot—missing the moments that truly matter.

Do you remember when we were children and the summers seemed endless?

Days felt long and full of magic—ice cream melting faster than we could eat it, bare feet running through sprinklers, fireflies dancing at dusk. There was no rush, no pressure. As adults, everything moves at a faster pace. Our calendars are filled with obligations, our minds juggle endless to-do lists, and we often find ourselves wondering, Where did the time go? The days blur into weeks, and the season we once cherished as “freedom” can feel like just another box checked on life’s timeline.

But what if the speed of summer—and life—isn’t meant to frustrate us, but to wake us up? What if it’s an invitation to notice, to enjoy, and to choose intentionally how we spend our precious days?

As adults, especially in midlife, we stand at a unique crossroads. For years, we’ve poured ourselves into others—raising families, building careers, meeting expectations. We’ve given so much of ourselves that slowing down felt uncomfortable, even indulgent. But now? This is our chance to pause, to breathe, and to design the life we want moving forward.

Enjoying summer is about more than sunsets and vacations; it’s about clarity. It’s seeing your life with fresh eyes and asking, What do I want more of? Maybe it's a deeper connection with loved ones, a return to health and vitality, or the courage to pursue long-buried dreams.

This is why summer’s fleeting nature matters. It reminds us: we still get to choose. We can create space for quiet morning coffee on the porch, spontaneous conversations with neighbors, or long walks under the stars. These aren’t extravagant moments—they’re accessible, meaningful, and grounding.

Summer will always fly by. But instead of grieving its speed, we can see it as inspiration—a call to enjoy the present moment and carry that presence into everything we do.

Because life after 50 isn’t about slowing down; it’s about waking up. It’s about embracing your next chapter with clarity and confidence, about designing it on purpose, just like you enjoy these fleeting summer days.

So, let this summer be your teacher: linger longer, laugh louder, love deeper. Notice the beauty around you and within you. These moments—these choices—are what turn an ordinary life into one well-lived.