Lessons of Summer: Holding Tight to Today

As Labor Day weekend closed out summer—the season of family reunions, back-to-school routines, and last-minute escapes before the grind of the fiscal year—I’ve found myself reflecting on the highs and hiccups of the past few months. Next week, we move into the next season-Fall. True to form, I’m keeping it simple with a Top 5 so I don’t ramble all in one post. Each day this week, I've shared a new lesson of Summer to reflect the season, but each one is rooted in real lessons I’ve had to face.

All of the lessons from this week can be found here.

Don’t let the clock fool you; today won’t wait

During the Nsale, I joked about “loafing on time” after missing out on something in my cart that vanished becuz I thought nothing of it n figured I had more time. I did a little rendition of the gospel song “Tomorrow” on IG—but as funny as it felt, the truth is, time isn’t something to take lightly. Too often, we put off the things we know matter—calls we mean to make, visits we want to schedule, moments we hope to savor—always thinking there will be a “next time.” Growing up, when I heard adults say “one day,” and I slowly learned to not get my hopes up.

Time doesn’t pause for readiness. It keeps moving, whether we’re prepared or not. After losing two brothers in one month, what brings me peace is knowing I didn’t miss a call and didn’t skip a chance to be in their presence. It hurts to think about what’s gone, but it also reminds me to cherish what’s here now—every laugh, every conversation, every simple moment we get to share. My eyes tear up to think wow, I just heard his voice a few months ago when he called just to say hey. I’m totally crumbling knowing my other brother was JUST at my house last month after carving time out just to spend the day with ME. Oddly enough, God works in mysterious ways. As much as I welcomed the invite, I felt it was odd someone so young n full of life would wanna slow down his time to hang with a boring ol' homebody such as myself, lol. It's that moment I look back on, that have me stuck in the cycle of grief becuz you just never know the last "I love you, "I'll call you back" or "see you next time" is the LAST time in physical world to hear their voice. I’m gonna stop there to not relive while I cope-

Rounding up this series, I hope that by sharing what I’ve learned this summer, you feel inspired to reflect on your own moments. From accountability to presence, from embracing the journey to chasing dreams, and finally to holding tight to today—these lessons aren’t just for summer; they’re for every day. With three months left in 2025, the choice is yours: notice the time, embrace the moments, and decide how you want your story to unfold.