Internal Clock

End of August already. You know what that means for a Canadian? Fall is around the street corner and snow is a couple blocks away. I've experienced this transition of summer into fall/winter consecutively for 30 years now. I took for granted the internal clock. The clock that tells you winter is coming. The clock that causes anxiety as you remember all the 'summer things' you still want to get done. 

Last week, I was feeling anxious. Naturally, my body was telling me that I'd have to put away my bicycle soon (ish), that I'd have to start wearing a jacket again, that the daylight would start to diminish and that I should be soaking up all the sunshine and heat that I could. 

Kids enjoying 'summer' at the beach

My internal clock was saying "summer is ending" but my mind was saying "you're not the least bit prepared!" I don't have warm clothes. I only have a bicycle and motorcycle to get around (I don't have a car or winter tires!). I'm not sure how to adjust my internal clock. I imagine it will eventually take care of itself. But for now, I have to consciously coach myself to prepare for more summer. No need to be anxious. It's hot today. It will be hot tomorrow. Guaranteed.