A faith column reflects on summer solstice as a symbol of light and growth, connecting the outer season to inner spiritual development. Drawing on Joyce Rupp’s ideas, the author discusses “interior summer” as a time of ripening and vitality, nurtured through reflection, relationships, and prayer. The author shares a personal story about caring for her mother one summer, where a simple affirmation fostered significant inner growth. The piece emphasizes that while inner growth is often quiet and hard to measure, it is a vital part of life, like growth in nature. The author plans to focus on personal inner growth this summer.
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