Day 184 of 365 - Planting Ourselves Firmly In Spring
It finally seems safe to say that spring weather is here, based on our weather today and upcoming forecast in the next couple weeks. This morning, the sun was shining and I could go out in a light jacket. Some people even came to our NIA class wearing sandals! A true sign of establishing spring.
Later, as I went out to shop, I saw people on motorcycles and people walking about in T shirts. Children have been pushing their scooter boards on the sidewalks whenever they have been able. Many cyclists are back on the streets. Dog walkers are out in abundance.
It's too early to plant here, not really safe til the end of May though many will try sooner. But, excited gardeners have planted seedlings indoors and greenhouses will soon be open to the public. We really have such a short reliable growing season here, just June to September at best, that people get anxious to plant.
As for me, it was warm enough on the dance studio floor this morning to go barefoot and to remove an extra sweater layer. I'm ready to check over my winter coats for cleaning and put them in the back of the closet. My feet have mainly been in hiking shoes now instead of boots. I won't be embracing sandals until it is consistently warmer.
Everyone just seems lighter in their energy when the weather finally breaks like this. More people smile and walk with a spring in their step. We hunger for this renewal of spring energy.
Aside from the weather, other energies align to encourage expansion in our lives. We've just had the New Moon in Aries which supports this. It's a good time to think about what areas of life we'd like to expand and to start dreaming about that.
In my Tao of Dana newsletter this week, from a very positive feng shui practitioner, she reminds us to think about the areas that haven't had much attention lately. Ask yourself what excites you in those areas and dream about that. Then you can take inspired action to make, create and energize followed by inspired rest to recharge and receive. I really like that concept and sense of balance.
Sometimes we get so excited by this seasonal change that it can be tempting to plunge into too many activities without planning for that rest phase. But, we're still kind of waking up from winter. I am, anyway. So, it's good to ease in and enjoy the pleasure of doing so.
This might be a good week for me to wipe down and unstack my balcony furniture to welcome the idea of sitting out on a warm day. It's way too early to put any plants out but I can think about what I'd like to have once the weather cooperates.
Indoors, the extra sunshine will show me what needs my attention first in spring tidying. I've got another bunch of yellow tulips in my dining room today to brighten my home. I can also start shifting my closet clothing to bring lighter items to more accessible spots.
Inside my body, I'll start craving different kinds of vegetables and more salads again, maybe more fruit. I'll also get more interested in spending time outside, walking more. It's great to have the heaviness of the winter season lifting away.
Despite what Mother Nature may surprise us with in the next month or so, it feels like we have firmly stepped over the threshold into spring. That is something that seems to improve the vitality of everyone.
Later, as I went out to shop, I saw people on motorcycles and people walking about in T shirts. Children have been pushing their scooter boards on the sidewalks whenever they have been able. Many cyclists are back on the streets. Dog walkers are out in abundance.
It's too early to plant here, not really safe til the end of May though many will try sooner. But, excited gardeners have planted seedlings indoors and greenhouses will soon be open to the public. We really have such a short reliable growing season here, just June to September at best, that people get anxious to plant.
As for me, it was warm enough on the dance studio floor this morning to go barefoot and to remove an extra sweater layer. I'm ready to check over my winter coats for cleaning and put them in the back of the closet. My feet have mainly been in hiking shoes now instead of boots. I won't be embracing sandals until it is consistently warmer.
Everyone just seems lighter in their energy when the weather finally breaks like this. More people smile and walk with a spring in their step. We hunger for this renewal of spring energy.
Aside from the weather, other energies align to encourage expansion in our lives. We've just had the New Moon in Aries which supports this. It's a good time to think about what areas of life we'd like to expand and to start dreaming about that.
In my Tao of Dana newsletter this week, from a very positive feng shui practitioner, she reminds us to think about the areas that haven't had much attention lately. Ask yourself what excites you in those areas and dream about that. Then you can take inspired action to make, create and energize followed by inspired rest to recharge and receive. I really like that concept and sense of balance.
Sometimes we get so excited by this seasonal change that it can be tempting to plunge into too many activities without planning for that rest phase. But, we're still kind of waking up from winter. I am, anyway. So, it's good to ease in and enjoy the pleasure of doing so.
This might be a good week for me to wipe down and unstack my balcony furniture to welcome the idea of sitting out on a warm day. It's way too early to put any plants out but I can think about what I'd like to have once the weather cooperates.
Indoors, the extra sunshine will show me what needs my attention first in spring tidying. I've got another bunch of yellow tulips in my dining room today to brighten my home. I can also start shifting my closet clothing to bring lighter items to more accessible spots.
Inside my body, I'll start craving different kinds of vegetables and more salads again, maybe more fruit. I'll also get more interested in spending time outside, walking more. It's great to have the heaviness of the winter season lifting away.
Despite what Mother Nature may surprise us with in the next month or so, it feels like we have firmly stepped over the threshold into spring. That is something that seems to improve the vitality of everyone.
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