Summer is ‘Balance’
balance: mental and emotional steadiness; prevent one from falling; situation in which different things exist in equal, correct or good amounts
Summer brings joy, brightness, and a playful, adventurous spirit. It’s a time of fiery yang energy, with hot, active days perfect for starting new projects, enjoying outdoor activities, and embracing social gatherings. Yet, too much of this intense yang energy can leave us feeling depleted - like being dried out or overheated. It can bring on issues like headaches, dehydration, fevers, and irritability.
The Summer Meditation Box brings a gentle focus to meditation practices and daily rituals that will Balance this high yang-energy season, with yin-inspired coolness.
“We are what we repeatedly do.” Aristotle
I often share this quote when talking about meditation, but its wisdom reaches far beyond that; as it speaks to the heart of living a life of true balance.
Both meditation and rituals are powerful tools that can help us create meaning and cultivate a deeper sense of wellbeing; together they invite us to slow down, connect inwardly, and bring a richer, more intentional presence to our everyday lives.
I am super in love with this Summer Box and excited to share some of the unique and inspiring products and elements we have chosen for this box and season:
Feature Book
"Rituals for Life" by Isla Macleod
A very beautiful companion for living more intentionally and finding small, soulful ways to connect with yourself and the world around you.
Rituals for Life is a very special, gentle guide to show you how to bring more meaning and joy into everyday life, through rituals that are rooted in nature. Along with the most lovely illustrations by Luisa Rivera, the book offers a range of rituals, explanations of their roots and purpose, and suggestions on how to use them for your own needs. One of the most beautiful things about this book, and why it really resonated with me, is how it flows with the seasons. Each ritual is crafted to align with the time of year, whether it’s something reflective for Winter or clearing and cleansing for Spring.
Also inside the Summer ‘Balance’ Box …
Self Made Success Planner
The Self Made Success Planner offers you a space, and a guide, for finding balance with a well-organised life. Providing dedicated space for appointments, goal-setting, end-of-month reflections, and even moments to capture memories and personal wins, this planner is designed to help you move mindfully through each day. More than just a tool for planning, it sets you on a thoughtful path toward Balance and success in the New Year and beyond.
Essential Oil Blend 'Balance'
We highly value the power of aroma-therapy and this 'Balance' Essential Oil Blend from Bask Aromatherapy brings an uplifting citrus scent to refresh and calm in the heat and intensity of Summer. This expertly crafted essential oil blend of Lemon Myrtle, Tangerine, and Orange Peel, is created by Australian Aromatherapist Siobhan McCuskey, a signature blend that invites a gentle balance to your day with every breath.
PLUS ..
Some of our carefully chosen products and experiences are always kept secret until the box arrives on your doorstep, because we value the elements of surprise and curiosity (just like we do in our meditation practice). But we’re not averse to sharing some hints on how these secret products will help balance your senses;
Touch: a product to balance and support the ideal balanced temperature for your meditation practice this Summer
Touch: this product invites you to hold and feel its calming and balancing energy while going about your day
Sight: a subtle visual reminder that you can wear out into daily life, to lean into a state of balance in every moment.
Guided Meditations: including a short but powerful Meditative Exercise (breathwork) to balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain, and a longer practice to Cultivate Inner Balance.
Online Learning Hub Resources: included is our Wheel of Life Guide, a widely loved coaching tool designed to help you assess and bring balance to various areas of your life. In this 8-page guide, you'll evaluate your satisfaction in eight key life areas and pinpoint where you'd like to focus your attention in 2025. You'll also find a guide to Balance from Ancient Philosophies, exploring the wisdom of Yin Yang and the Buddhist 'middle way,' where true balance is found in emotional stability and the rejection of extremes. Plus, enjoy a selection of our favourite Summer Balance Rituals.
“Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create."
Jana Kingsford
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