Embracing Aliveness: Steps to Sowing a Sacred Spring
As the world awakens into its vibrant aliveness, Spring presents a sacred opportunity for renewal and growth. There is an abundance of energy and excitement. A powerful sense of possibility permeates. Every budding leaf, every skipping robin, and every waving tulip seems to ask, “What might we grow in the coming months? What blossoms and what fruit might we yield?” We can mindfully tap into this energy and use it to forge incredible pathways for our own growth, expression, and experience. The following are a few ways to cultivate an Intentional Spring through reconnection, goal setting, replenishing, self-care, and gratitude. Following even a few of these steps can help you create a foundation for intentional growth that will support your overall health and well-being throughout the coming months.
- Reconnect: In the natural world, Spring is a time of renewal, growth, and reconnection. It is the perfect time to practice mindful reconnection in our lives! There are many levels where this reconnection might be beneficial. We might find that we wish to reconnect to our artistic impulses by picking up a forgotten hobby or adventuring into some new, creative experience. We might feel the urge to reconnect with friends, family, or our community. The call of nature herself might also be heard, felt as a yearning to mindfully interact with the renewed world around us. Take a walk in a nearby park or on a trail and focus on your surroundings. Pay attention to the sights, sounds, and smells of spring. Dig into the earth and feel the grass beneath your feet. Take a deep breath in the cool, crisp, air. Try to remain present in the moment and observe the ways in which you are drawn toward reconnection. Then, experiment!
- Set Goals: This is a fantastic time to set new goals and intentions for yourself, as well as renew older ones that may have fallen by the wayside. Take some time to reflect on what you want to grow in the coming months. Write down your vision and create a plan for how you will work towards them. Let it be a plan filled with wiggle room and curiosity. Just like the plants that reach toward the sun, you will undoubtedly have to bend and twist and play with the world around you as you grow toward your goals. Tapping into the energy, excitement, and flexibility of this season can help you stay motivated and focused on your self-growth throughout the coming months.
- Replenish: Spring is a great time to focus on nourishing your body with fresh, seasonal foods filled with vital nutrients. There is such an abundance of local, nutrient-packed greens and veggies! Practice mindful eating by paying attention to the flavors, textures, and sensations of the foods you eat. Notice your level of hydration and focus on sipping water throughout the day. Eat slowly and savor each bite, and try to avoid distractions like your phone or computer while eating. This practice can help you develop a healthier relationship with food and support your physical and emotional well-being.
- Embrace Extra Self-Care: I always try to give my house-plant babies extra love in the spring, knowing that they will need it during the growth they are about to experience. I repot them in fresh soil, snip away the dried-out and dead leaves, I wipe away the dust and provide extra fertilizer. For us too, Spring is a time of renewal and growth, and it’s important to set up an abundant foundation. We must prioritize self-care during this season. Take time each day to do something that nourishes your body, mind, or soul, knowing the growth you are looking to experience in the coming months. This care could be anything from taking a relaxing bath to practicing yoga to reading a book. Maybe abhyanga (oil massage) sounds helpful or remembering to practice good sleep hygiene feels right. Listen to your inner wisdom. Look for what has worked well for you in the past and think about how you might apply it now. Try something new. Whatever you end up doing, be sure that it’s something that makes you feel fantastic and aligns with the growth you wish to support.
- Practice Mindful Gratitude: Take some time each day to reflect on the things in your life that you are grateful for. Write them down in a journal or notebook. This practice can help you focus on the positive aspects of your life and cultivate a sense of contentment. Spring is all about fresh starts; put your energy toward what you appreciate and want to grow more of this season. Invite the practice of sacred appreciation into your life and watch what blooms.
As we embrace this glorious season, let’s use this wonderful opportunity to tap into the energy of excitement, renewal and possibility. By following even a few of these steps, we can create a foundation for intentional growth that will support our well-being in the coming months. By mindfully reconnecting, setting goals, replenishing our bodies, practicing self-care, and cultivating gratitude, we can align with all that Spring has to offer. Let’s take advantage of this opportunity and create an Incredible, Intentional Spring for ourselves!!
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