Celebrating spring
Twelve months ago, almost to the day, my blog post was called “A joyful spring”. I was still a month away from the end of radiotherapy and had no idea how much more exhausted I was going to get and yet there was so much hope and joy in my heart as the days were getting longer, the spring bulbs were bursting with colour and it was just a week until the clocks would spring forward to British Summer Time.
Spring is my favourite time of year and I have to say that even when things are difficult, whether that be a worldwide pandemic, cancer treatment or even family bereavement, spring is capable of stirring hope in my heart. Not just hope but real belief that things can and will get better. I know that getting outside and breathing in the fresh air, moving my body, listening to the birdsong and taking the time to notice the new life springing up everywhere will ground me and make me feel better.
Whether life is tough for you at the moment or it just seems so full and busy that you feel like you’re always playing catch-up I urge you to take a few moments and reflect on what you’d like to get out of this season of rebirth and new life. This isn’t about the big stuff. This isn’t about making your to-do list longer. It’s about making sure you get the chance to do and experience the things that will fill your cup and give you the energy and strength to face day-to-day life.
For me that looks like:
Getting outside every single day – preferably for a walk but five minutes in the garden with my cup of tea will do.
Adding a bunch of daffodils to my grocery shop.
Enjoying a hot cross bun – just smelling one toast makes me think of spring.
Meeting a friend for coffee and choosing a table outside to enjoy the spring sun.
Having a walk on the beach without needing hat, scarf, gloves and thermals!
Celebrating Easter with my family.
Smelling the hyacinths.
Spotting the blossom begin to appear on the trees.
Learning to identify a few more bird songs.
What will be on your list? What will fill your cup up this season?
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