If you look on any calendar you will see that the month of
February is fading fast and soon the March winds will blow. The
seasons change as well they should. All of Nature will begin to
wake up and start a new life. If we, as human beings, think a
bit like Nature, then we are in for a big surprise.
You don't have to be a "Nature" person to appreciate what change
can do by letting your heart open up to the natural callings in
your life is well worth the trip. With Spring approaching
thoughts are of growing - growing as in gardens, growing as in
acquiring new skills or crafts, and yes, growing as in making
major life changes. If there is something you always wanted to
learn - Spring is the perfect time. Even if you wanted to try
your hand at growing the perfect tomato or the biggest pumpkin
this side of Mars, do yourself a favor and go for it. There are
friendships to be made, trips to be taken, and new interests to
pursue, either by yourself or with family and friends. Spring is
a great time to begin planning family get-togethers or social
events - need a fence painted or some clean-up around your house
- well, make them into fun events and serve some light
refreshments and have a great time.
Ah, what if a snow shower or bad weather should rear its ugly
head once again - enjoy it - for you know that winter will leave
and Spring is right there ready, willing, and able to take over
and move on - as you should.
Take a class, make some home decorations, and finish all those
projects you fell in love with but then tossed aside. Start
planning Christmas gifts and by starting now, you will eliminate
a lot of stress when the Season of Holidays rolls around again.
In essence, what all the above words are trying to say is enjoy
life - enjoy Spring and don't look back. Spring has a beauty all
its own and the rebirth of new life extends to each and every
one of us as well. So get those seeds started, buy some
gardening gloves, and start marking that calendar with all the
changes that you would like to make.
A breath of fresh air and warm breezes awaits whatever plans you
make and remember the most important part of planning - have
fund and be flexible - its okay to change your mind and add and
subtract on your to-do list. ENJOY! ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2004
February
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