Summertime!

Summertime. What is it about the weather that seems to affect us? Our mood, productivity, and peace of mind all change even though we are the very same person as we were yesterday.

On a rainy day, one might feel like their head is in a fog and just want to stay under the blankets all day long. When you wake up with the sun shining, birds chirping, and flowers blooming you practically float out of bed ready to conquer any challenge you might encounter. 

In the episode of the spies sent to scout out the land of Israel, only two came back with a positive report. What was it that allowed Caleb and Joshua to arrive at a different conclusion even though they went on the same scouting trip?

Caleb took some time off to visit Hebron, where our ancestors are buried, to pray there. He put himself into a positive environment, which affected his headspace and ultimately his success.

The reality is that our environment does, in fact, have a profound effect on us. It's why we put so much effort into ensuring that our children are in good schools, have good friends and why we choose to live in a place as wonderful as Petaluma.

So when summer comes along, use it as a springboard to catapult you to greater heights. it's not just about that glass of lemonade and an ice cream sundae - although, if it helps, why not!?😃 The very things that we might have found difficult throughout the year, at school, at work, or at play, can now be easily achieved with newfound capabilities.

And on a gloomy day? Smile at someone and make their environment a brighter one. They might just smile back.

We're kicking off a bright summer of fun this Monday at Camp Aleph. We wish all our campers, parents, and the whole community a summer of growth, happiness, and achievement!
Stay tuned at www.CampAleph.com for updates, photos, and blog posts.