Dear Bloggers,
It is on its way, Spring. We celebrate that the sun is
shining, the birds are singing, the first buds are budding, the sky is blue
again. Above all, move with the rhythm of this season, because there is no
period more suitable for a fresh start than spring.
Sunset at the harbour of Langweer (©Passantenhaven Langweer)
Everything starts up again.
Spring is eminently symbolic of new beginnings. Just
look around you. Nature is slowly awakening from its hibernation. The bare
branches still seem asleep now, but the spectacle is about to begin. The first
buds come out, and then suddenly the party erupts in an explosion of blossom.
Along the way, you already see loads of crocuses and snowdrops, and here and
there the daffodils are coming out of the ground. The old is cleared away and
makes room for the new. With spring, the cycle begins a new round.
Go Outside
This great reversal does not only apply to nature.
After a period of stillness, inner peace, and relaxation, it is also time for
us as humans to turn outwards. To leave the past behind and set new ideas in
motion. Get clean by cleaning your house, for example. Get outside and meet new
people. Enjoy every ray of sunshine there is. Open the windows, clear out stuff
you no longer need and feel your home fill with new life energy, using your
emotions and thoughts as wonderful tools to live it to the full. Once you have
mastered this steering of positive thinking, you can turn your deepest desires
and most beautiful dreams into reality.
Young, fresh energy
Spring represents cheerfulness, optimism, and bursts
of joyfulness. You can feel the energy around you changing. Move with that
young and fresh energy and get outside. Be aware of everything around you and
look for every sign of spring. Feel the freshly cut grass under your feet, the
spring breeze through your hair and enjoy to the full. Feel how it comes in and
how it touches you and lock spring in your heart. What a wonderful feeling.
Creation and innovative ideas
You will find that because of this renewed energy from
the sun and experiencing your surroundings, innovative ideas come to you more
easily. You see possibilities and are often brimming with inspiration. Go for
creation preferably do something with your ideas and freshen up your home for
example with a new and fresh coat of paint, or a fresh piece of wallpaper and
if you do not have a lot of money to spare, a good clean-up and purification
can also be very satisfying. It gives a feeling linked to spring. It is the
place for new beginnings, to make all your dreams and goals come true.
Benefits of Modern Seasonal Celebrations
The first day
of each season is a wonderful opportunity to pause and connect with nature.
Seasonal celebrations are affordable, nature-based, and as easy as you want
them to be. It is nice to take a time-out from the clock’s relentless march
forward occasionally to appreciate what’s happening in the natural world: What
the sky looks like, what local wildlife are up to, which birds are hanging out
at the neighborhood pond, and whether the leaves are budding, falling, or
mulching the gardens.
Seasonal
celebrations are also a suitable time to reflect on the lessons the season
imparts. Fall teaches us about the inevitability of loss. Winter shows us the
importance of inactivity in plants and animal life, darkness, and stillness.
Spring shows the possibility of rebirth. And the bounties of summer are
endless. Its light, warmth, and lush crops.
Create some spring traditions this year!
What better time than spring to start some
new family traditions? Pick activities that you will want to do year after year
and ones that will make the day relaxing and special for you and your family.
Decorate your surroundings.
Collect spring flowers, cherry buds, or
whatever symbolizes springtime in your family and display them on a mantle or
tabletop. Place bouquets of crocuses, daffodils, tulips, or dandelions around
the house. so, they wake up to fresh flowers on the first day of spring.
Observe
The days are getting longer. Go outside on
the first day of spring to watch the sun rise and set. Find out what time the
sun will rise and set where you live. Go on a walk or hike and identify
wildflowers if they are already sprouting in your area. Or visit a local farm
and see if you can get a glimpse of calves, lambs, or chicks in the barnyard.
Gardening season is here! Spend some time planning your springtime garden. Have
each family member pick a favorite flower or plant to sow in honor of the first
day of spring. Designate a special garden and make a ceremony of it.
Read
And chilly days aren’t over yet, so on
these days grab a warm drink and sit down with a great book or a nice magazine.
Just reflect the past time and look forward to warmer weather. That brings you
in the mood for the weeks to come.
Craft
Easter is part of spring and yes, it is
fun to decorate hard-boiled eggs with harmless paint and even if your kids have
grown up it gives a great feeling to do something that you love. Release your
inner child and enjoy the time doing something with your hands and it is good
for your brain to get creative.
“Do not be afraid. Change is such a beautiful thing,” said the
Butterfly.”
The Old Sailor,
