Another beautiful summer Saturday is upon us and today, the overarching theme is “work early, play later.” There’s something magical about the hustle of early morning productivity followed by the sweet satisfaction of rest and relaxation.
The day starts as I wrap up a few loose ends at work. It’s a Saturday, and the key intention is to call it a day by 10am, so that the rest of the day can be spent immersed in other activities that breathe life into the weekend. Setting boundaries with work, particularly on a day-off, is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Today’s distraction to avoid is thus clear: “working past 10am.”
Once work is neatly tucked away, it’s time for some hands-on yard work. There’s something undeniably therapeutic about connecting with the earth. A touch of green here, a bloom of color there, the task for today is mulching and planting new bushes and flowers. The hum of nature, the cool soil beneath your fingers, and the act of creating something beautiful is truly grounding.
With the yard work completed, it’s time to embody the spirit of the day’s theme: play. What better way to relax than to unwind by the pool? There’s nothing quite like the feeling of dipping into the warm water on a sunny afternoon. It’s the kind of simple pleasure that reminds you of the beauty of life’s quiet moments.
As the sun begins to wane, the aroma of a cookout starts to fill the air. On the grocery list for today’s cookout are chicken, buns, tomatoes, corn, chips, and salsa. Grilling is an art in itself and the promise of a good meal is the perfect way to round off a productive day.
As the stars twinkle above, I sit back and appreciate the day for what it was. My appreciation for the day is encapsulated in “cool mornings and warm water.” There’s something about early mornings and spending time in the water that offers a unique kind of serenity.
Looking forward to the day, I am drawn to the prospect of spending a lot of time outside. It’s the simple joys in life, like feeling the grass under your feet, the warmth of the sun on your skin, and the taste of freshly grilled food that make life worth living.
Today is a celebration of balance: the balance of work and play, activity and rest, busyness and peace. So here’s to a Saturday well-spent, to work early, and to play later.
