Every August, it seems like the world slows down just a little The days are long. The heat hangs in the air. Even nature seems to be conserving its energy. We call them the "Dog Days of Summer," and for many people, they become a frustrating time. We feel like we should be doing more, accomplishing more, checking more things off our list. But what if August isn't asking us to do more? What if it's asking us to pause?