Sacred last days of summer

Today is Labor Day.  Our family is working outdoors together.  Our garden is producing an abundance of cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, onions.  Kids love gardens and especially the harvest.  They arrived with baskets laden, dirt on hands, and smiles of accomplishment.  I realized that to share in a task together is a gift.  Tasks on the land are the most fun as a family.   We have focused much on sacred play this summer which has been a great blessing.  But work together is also sacred time.  How ironic to be working together on labor day, but it is a great gift.  It slows us down, brings us together and into the sacred rhythm of the land.  The sun shines, the crickets sing, the dog barks at a toad.  I celebrate this last day of sweet summer together before the rhythm of life becomes busy with school, sports and play.  May we all commit to time for sacred play and sacred family work as fall approaches.  Blessings!