I love this time of year -- the long days, the exuberant growth, the feeling of possibilities before us. I also like summer because I can finally enjoy doing my qigong out of doors on sunny, warm mornings. If you haven't done your qigong practice outside yet, give it a try and see how different it feels. I feel more rootedness to the earth, more openness to the sky above, and more connection to the life around me. The barriers between me and what's "out there" seem more permeable. There is a peace that comes from being in nature, and doing qigong accentuates this sensitivity.