Spring has been around the corner for a while now where we live in British Columbia, Canada. Spending my childhood and early adult years in a tropical climate made me pay little attention to the seasons – we only have two, rainy or dry. What I like in North America are the four lovely seasons – winter, spring, summer and fall.
Of all four, I love spring. For me it is an unfolding of miracles in the making. One can tell when the season is here, aside from experiencing more rain, rainbows are a usual sight. Everything is coming back to life.
Trees and shrubs that look dead during the winter are becoming green again. The ground which was covered with snow are now surrounded with plants here and there. Flowers start blooming. And oh I love the gorgeous cherry blossoms that add a comforting fragrance to the air. Seeds and bulbs that have been hibernating on the ground are now showing up. Birds are mating and singing in what sounds like a choral group. Rivers and streams are swollen after the melting of the snow. Ponds are coming alive with ducklings and fishes having a fiesta for the good weather. What an awesome cycle of nature!
For the gardeners it’s time to get dirty again, a time to till the soil, plan the seeds, and unweed. I visited a garden center and they recommended pansies and primrose – wonderful bright flowers that are perfect for the season. These are now on the ground showing off their blooms.
Spring Cleaning for the Heart
Seasons just like in life, is ever changing. Sometimes the wheel of life will take us to the bottom, to the top, to the ups and downs. The trials and even the worst of events and circumstances beat us like the harsh winter. But spring reminds us that in spite of the biting cold, the sun is still shining behind the clouds.
To allow your heart to experience the real beauty of spring, here are some simple things we all can do.
