Lucy tunes in to spring rejuvenation
We have officially made it through the darkest and coldest months! Although winter can be a valuable time to focus on rest and cosiness it can feel like we are using up our dwindling resources, leaving us feeling tired, irritable and generally depleted.
Spring, by contrast, is a time of rejuvenation, with the days getting ever lighter, and signs of new life appearing such as lambs in the fields and blossom on the trees, bringing a sense of promise of what is to come.
This can be a good time to embrace the idea of a similar rejuvenation within ourselves, I’ve been focussing on ways I can try to bring this sense of light and newness into my own life, what new beginnings I might want to consider, and some small changes I can make to feel more in tune with the season.
Here are some ideas for a reset:
Think about what small changes can be made to feel better physically such as drinking more water, introducing additional foods that feel nourishing or fresh, or just experimenting with something different! Bringing more movement into your day, all the better if you can also receive the benefits of being outdoors by something like walking, but consider that exercise can be whatever your body needs, like soothing and stretching with yoga or energising by having a dance or something vigorous.
Spring is a great time to focus on our homes, spring clean comes to mind but this can mean as much or as little as feels doable, the main thing to feel is that of having dusted away a bit of the old and enjoying a feeling of newness. There are other things that we can do to rejuvenate our living spaces like rearranging things, opening windows, and bringing flowers into the house. This is also a good time to tend to plants or even plant seeds if this an option, inviting in the possibility of seeing your produce come to fruition and even make it to your plate.
Notice the glimmers! This can feel especially important to provide a contrast to the more difficult things that take our attention. Noticing small moments of beauty or goodness align with a gratitude practice and with practice can create more joy in our lives. Glimmers could include: noticing the natural world while you’re out and about such as flowers growing, animal behaviour or enjoying a sunny day or the movement of clouds; appreciating moments of connection with others, from a simple exchange of smiles or words to getting in touch with someone you care about.
I am seeing this as a time to plant the seeds of new ideas and habits and a reminder that we need to give ourselves the right conditions to grow.
