Spring!!

I feel gratitude as we finally experience the sunshine and warmth of spring in Minnesota!!  May we remember to look for the small reminders of new life in the singing birds, in the patches of grass greening up, in the warmth of the sun on our faces. And soon, the first spring flowers will show us their fresh colors and the bright green buds will show up on the trees. But not quite yet.

We’re still in the time before the blossoming. Our human cycles tend to match our earthly cycles. After this long winter of going deep inside to learn what needed to be healed in us, we may still be preparing or almost ready to bring forth our new and improved self. Along with spring and Easter comes the promise of new beginnings for us to come out and express what we have been hiding or what we are finally ready to share outwardly. See what is new in you and know that you are being assisted by the earth’s flow to blossom in your own unique ways.

Here are some practical ideas for helping us create more health and vitality this spring, as we may wish to honor the natural cycle of the time with “cleaning out” or “spring cleaning”.

For our body this might mean to cleanse out the toxicity we have accumulated over this long winter.

• We might choose to fast in some way or decide not to eat sugar for a while.
• We might recommit to eating more vegetables (at least 2 with every meal).
• We may wish to eat less of the things we know aren’t that good for us.
• Try adding some lemon or cucumber slices to your water to get more liquids in you that are healthy for detoxifying.
• Or commit to more home cooked meals so that you can eat foods that are healthier. (Hopefully you are eating organic foods as much as possible.)

Also for our bodies, use the springtime to get back into healthy exercise habits:

•  Ride your bike, take walks/hikes, roller-blade (maybe your friend or dog can join you).
•  Play in the park with your children or grandchildren if you have them.
•  Go running or whatever you like to do to enjoy the great outdoors. It’s time for us all to get some fresh air and start talking to our neighbors that we haven’t seen all winter long.

And if your house is full of stuff you no longer use or need, clean it up and throw it out!

• Or better yet, give it to someone who finds those things useful.
• It feels great to get rid of “things” that are weighing us down.
• You will literally feel lighter after having done this for yourself.
• This will give you space to think more clearly, move around in, and enjoy life and friends in without clutter.

BE WELL!!

Many Blessings,
Kristen