By Tom Stofac, CEO of the Ohio Masonic Home
If I had to choose I would say the seasons of Spring and Summer are my favorite. Spring with its new life and budding flowers always reminds me that in the darkest, coldest times of my life there is still the guarantee of rebirth through Spring. It is a time we can take walks outdoors and feel the brisk air of winter fading; being replaced with the invigorating and clean scent of things growing and warmer months ahead.
As spring slides into Summer the life and growth of plants and trees erupt into the glory of what nature can become. All the bright colors and joyous smells of summer, everything from flowers to food on the grill, make me smile. One of the best parts of Summer for me is the time I get to spend on the boat, water and in the woods. Alone and with family and friends, recreation is an event that we can use to strengthen ourselves, and the bonds of families and friends, resulting in a more robust and responsible community. I think of recreation truly as RE Create; a time to really balance our lives and re create ourselves anew to realize our potential in life. As we head into this summer season, my hope for all of you is that you can take time to reflect on the gifts you have been given and the aspirations of your heart; that the Summer is filled with Re Creating yourself as you want to be.
If your aspiration is taking a stroll around your yard or campus, putting your hands in the dirt to help a plant grow or just sipping a cool drink while you reminisce with a good friend, I wish you all peace and joy as we recreate together and together Re Create the community we live in.
