Happy Spring Indeed

A happy spring to you! Yesterday, the official first day of spring, surprised us with around three inches of snow! I'm guessing Winter didn't get the memo. Either that, or he decided to play one last joke on Spring while she wasn't looking. Good one, Ol' Man Winter, good one. Today is a balmy 51 degrees, so the remnants of the joke have taken the form of the slushy mess I'll trudge through on my way to work.

I was thinking about the process of change and spring yesterday. It has not been an incredibly difficult winter for us here this year, but there surely is something inspiring and beautiful about the feeling of renewal and life that is so evident this time of year. The anticipation of budding trees and flowers; the actual warmth you can feel from the sun even through still chilly temperatures, the longer days and sunny skies, all of these things add a sense of freshness to my life. It is a time of growth and inspiration, naturally and mentally.

Spring is a time that brings contemplation in me. I find myself so inspired by life and nature. It is a time wherein I easily find a greater depth of hope. I also think, and this is true with life as well, that the effects of spring are felt so much deeper because of the winter. Just as we all grow accustomed to that with which we are constantly surrounded, the change of seasons emphasizes the beauty of each. 

With life, as with spring, let's embrace the newness, the alive-ness, and the inspiration that awaits us. Yes, a cold snow might hit when we least expect it, but Spring comes in due time.