As Spring
approaches, the world comes alive. Daffodils bloom a cheery hope, and the grass transmutes
into a happy green. Trees bud, birds chirp, and animals of all species give
birth as nature begins its cycle of regeneration.
On March 20th the Vernal Equinox ushers in Spring in the Northern Hemisphere resulting in longer and warmer days. There is so much we can learn from nature and springtime is no exception. In this blog, I reflect on five key insights—Finding Balance, Embracing Change, Infusing New Spirit, Strengthening Hope, and Opening to New Blooms.
Finding Balance
As a balance takes
place between light and dark and the light begins to increase, we can see the
same changes happening within us. We are shifting from an introspective time
into a time of birthing the new. As we reconnect with our immediate environment,
we can look for ways to find greater balance in our lives.
To create balance in your life...Know your priorities and make time for them; set personal boundaries and say ‘no thanks’ to anything that isn’t a priority; and don’t forget to schedule ‘you’ time!
Embracing Change
Spring is a
reminder of how beautiful change can be. As daylight increases, birds and
butterflies migrate north, following the path of the sun. Longer days bring
warmer weather, and Mother Earth calls out a warm welcome to her tribe. People
venture outside more, soaking in the sun and all of its benefits.
While change can be difficult and scary, Spring shows us that it can also be beautiful. We can use nature as an example and look at the changes in our own lives as having the potential to be beautiful. “Be realistic: Plan for a miracle.”—Osho
Infusing New Spirit
Spring infuses a new spirit, a new perspective, and a
new longing into our lives. Mark Twain captured Spring’s essence beautifully: “It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it
is. And when you’ve got it, you want—oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do
want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!”
Welcome this new longing, this inspiration...it is a creative spirit yearning to flow through you. As Piet Mondrian said, “The position of the artist is humble. He is essentially a channel.” And remember that we are all artists in our own beautiful, unique way!
Strengthening Hope
Psychology Today indicates,
“Spring and hope are intertwined in the mind,
body, and soul.” This is associated with
increased light and sunshine as well as more serotonin, which enhances one’s
mood.
Hope is one of the most important characteristics in our lives. Hope can help us move through difficult situations and give us a glimmer of something better. In our day-to-day lives, hope and positive expectations can be the difference between doom and gloom and a happy, cheerful perspective.
Hope is something we create from within, and it
must be nurtured to keep it strong. There are many ways to create and maintain
hope...some of my favorites are finding times of silence throughout the day
(even if it’s five minutes here and there); avoiding people and
things that create fear (this includes the news,) and instead spending time on
that which uplifts and inspires you; helping someone in need; and spreading
kindness like flowers!
Opening to New Blooms
With spring we are
given the opportunity for rebirth. As flower petals open, we too can open our
hearts toward something new. Springtime (and really each new moment and each new day) brings the opportunity to release old habits and old ways of doing
things in order to create space for something new, something better.
“The spring wakes us, nurtures us and revitalizes us. How often does your spring come? If you are a prisoner of the calendar, it comes once a year. If you are creating authentic power, it comes frequently, or very frequently.”—Gary Zukav
Spring is a time of new beginnings and new growth. It’s a time of looking forward and taking positive actions toward a bright and beautiful future.
This Spring, I invite you to join me in learning from our wise Mother, who calls us back to nature, to awaken from our introspective slumber. With Spring, we experience a rebirth—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually—it’s time to awaken and transform!
“Look deep into
nature, and then you will understand everything better.”—Albert Einstein
This blog was written by Chris Clifford/Sedona Hutton, bestselling author of stories with inspired ideas and uplifting themes.
Photo by Dorota Dylka at Unsplash.
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