Il Dolce Far Niente

 

My summer get away is to the ocean. I love the beach for short increments because I feel emotionally and physically renewed by the rhythm and movement of the ocean. While traveling this time, I have determined that I recharge by water but feel inspired in the mountains. There is something very liberating about taking time to rest. I have not been very good at that over the course of my life. These days it becomes so important to have moments where there is no agenda and no to-do list. I am trying to enjoy doing nothing: “il dolce far niente” meaning "the sweetness of doing nothing!" 

What will you be doing this summer? How do you recharge yourself? Where do you go to be inspired? Whatever and wherever, my prayer is that it makes you smile and provides you some much needed rest.