I wrote this over a week ago, before the COVID-19 global health crisis was in full force. I’ve decided to keep it the same, despite the chaos, as it feels incredibly relevant. My wish is that it brings you peace, hope and grounding.
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With each transition into a new season, I sense an overwhelming feeling of change all around me. Nature looks completely different in each season - the way she eats, breaths, and sleeps is different. Her habits and behaviors change. Her day-to-day actions and schedule change.
I see this in the blossoming wildflowers that start to peep their little heads out of the dirt on spring hikes. In the birdsong that fills me with joy during my early morning walks to work. This is a time of new life for many animals, including the baby goats on my grandparents’ farm. Bumble bees and butterflies are coming alive to pollinate new plants.
Yet in modern day society, humans have created an expectation that our energy has to be consistent all year long. Our lives are not designed to change season-to-season. However, it’s not uncommon and rather should be expected for people to sense as though they are going through a transition or transformation during this time as well.
Spring is the perfect time to consider these changes. She represents a time of clarity. She is light, vibrant, and joyful. As she transitions from darker days into more sunshine, she’s teaching us to flow more freely with the currents of life by tapping into what’s happening in the natural world.
Although we may resist change, it will happen regardless. We must all go through phases in order to grow, shedding what no longer serves us and stepping into a bright, colorful new energy. Spring provides a time to consider a fresh new approach to our lives.
Spring is known as the heart charka of the year, calling upon us to open our hearts and learn to trust the beautiful new experiences coming your way. She reminds us how to show ourselves grace and compassion as we make these transitions, so that we can extend the same type of kindness to others during this time.
Writing prompts to consider this Spring:
Where in nature do you notice changes? Especially during this particular season.
Is there a transition in your life happening right now? Perhaps a new perspective is needed in an area of your life (relationships, friendships, career, health, global crisis…)
What is this showing you? Notice without judgement, only kindness.
What type of support do you need during this transition?
If you aren’t sure what or if change is on the horizon for you, I recommend going on a long spring hike and asking & listening to what Mother Nature has to share.
“As an enthusiastic young PhD, colonized by the arrogance of science, I had been fooling myself that I was the only teacher. The land is the real teacher. All we need as students is mindfulness. Paying attention is a form of reciprocity with the living world, receiving the gifts with open eyes and open heart.”