Now that the weather has warmed up a bit for many of us
Now that the weather has warmed up a bit for many of us, we should all be getting outdoors more. The trees are budding and it’s smelling lovely in the mornings, even when the air is still a bit crisp. This is the time of year when lots of people engage in that age-old tradition of “spring cleaning.”
But while you’re busy cleaning out closets and drawers, and clearing away the dust bunnies under the bed, my advice is to also remember to do some spring cleaning on yourself. Now that may make you laugh, but many of us have been taught from an early age to put necessary tasks, as well as others’ needs, before our own. So , each spring I give myself a good spruce up, which I also recommend to my friends and clients, whether that be a simple feng shui of your furnishings or channeling your energies into a new and intriguing hobby.
It’s true that, over the years, the fall and spring seasons have become much shorter, right up through today when it seems like we jump right from winter directly to summer. This is why it’s so important to relish this short season while we can. Enjoying that bright sunshine and the fresh air, I’m reminded of my connection to all things, and it motivates me to spend more time feeding my spirit. This is what I think of as “spring cleaning” for my heart, mind, and soul. Out with the old worries, anxieties, and fears, and in with the new opportunities, new points of view, and fresh perspectives. So, I would urge you to take advantage of the rest of this short season, and delve into your own personal spiritual practices, your own “spring cleaning,” in the way that works best for you.
I hope that you’ll take my advice and treat yourself in some way before spring comes to its quick close. Whether that be a jazzy new haircut, or a jazzy new frame of mind that helps you feel great, a nice little physical or mental perk may be just what you need to feel like a whole new you. And new is what spring is all about! Take on every day as a challenge worth conquering.