Karla’s Korner: The Promise of Spring

The Promise of Spring…..

There’s something magical about the arrival of spring. The harshness of winter seems to wear on our emotions; quite often the “winter blues” set in and we buckle under the cold dismal heaviness of darker days, clouds and precipitation. And when we think we can’t bear it any longer the time changes (if you live in a state that participates in daylight saving time) and the sun begins to thaw the cold hard ground and often our winter hearts. Winter is long and cold, damp, and dark but I think it is also a time to go within ourselves, to be still, reflect, integrate and connect the puzzles pieces of our lives; the pieces we’ve been too busy to put together during the warmer months.

For the past three weeks my yard, like many others across the country, has been suffocated by a heavy blanket of snow and ice. Dagger like icicles hang from rooftops waiting to be warmed by the sun and fall to the ground. The squirrels stay tucked away in their treetop nests feasting on last fall’s harvest while they wait for the warmth of spring and the arrival of new babies. As for me, well much like the squirrels I have attempted to stay hidden out of the cold doing just what needed to be done and as a result have recognized a coldness in my heart. Feeling disconnected, out of sync with the world around me it seems that I, along with so many others have been in survival mode. Not to worry though, according to a few of my “advisors” (those who listen to me whine) this too shall pass and much like the winter it will fade away with the warmth of spring and the promise that better days are on the horizon.

It is Sunday afternoon and as I sit down to write this week the sun shines through my bedroom window bouncing sunbeams off of my coffee cup, the snow is melting, the icicles have disappeared and the dogwood trees are budding; springtime is so very close. Embracing the pending warmth of the new season I find myself thinking that the winter wasn’t really that bad; or was it? It seems that so much of what got me down or was worrisome appears to be much less problematic in the warmth of the pre-spring day. Is it because the promise of warmer weather, springtime flowers, short sleeves and flip flops cloud my memory? Or is it because I allowed myself to see things darker than they really were? Whatever the reason, I believe that the down time is necessary in order to recharge our vital energy and connect with the cycles of nature. Slowing down during winter helps rejuvenate our health and encourages rest; it prepares us for the newness and re-birth of spring and the excitement that builds as we anticipate summer.

As we endure the last few weeks and days of winter and as the snow melts away into the ground providing nourishment for those seeds that were blown around in fall breezes I encourage to breathe deep, look inside your soul and prepare yourself for the promise of spring and the newness that will spring forth and not only give us hope but proof that life does in deed move on. American journalist and author John Geddes wrote in his book A Familiar Rain “I hear the sounds of melting snow outside my window every night and with the first faint scent of spring, I remember life exists…” Embrace the remainder of winter for spring is on its way….

Peace,

Karla

I think we all need a touch point a place we can go to be inspired. Karla is my children’s teacher, a good friend, and a person with a heart of gold. I hope that her words will inspire you to do more. We are only as good as the people we surround ourselves with. It is important to listen with your heart and proceed with your eyes open. Enjoy!

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