Summertime is a wonderful break from the routine, and September is a wonderful step into rhythm. What do I mean by “step into rhythm”? Think of music. There is a wonderful consistency with music – at least with most music – that allows us to clap along, anticipating the beat . . . even dancing to the beat. While the note values vary, the rhythm is locked in: sometimes faster, sometimes slower, yet predictable. It keeps us moving. This is what September is all about: moving consistently.
Moving where?
Up out of bed to get the rhythm going
From room to room caring for our little treasures
Down on the sofa, taking much needed time to read (and rest) together
In and out of the car – to and from carefully selected activities
Stopping long enough to enjoy a meal all together at the end of the day
Dropping back into bed after a day full of dancing to the rhythms of family life
When we see ourselves busily “dancing” to a rhythm as we hurry about our dutiful lives, we feel encouraged. Exhaustion meets us at the end of the day, but the rhythm of the music gets us going again.