It’s feeling more and more like spring is about to finally arrive. What a wonderful time that will be! The grass will spring to life and fill the lawns with bright green colors. The barren branches of the trees will fill with leaves once again. The birds will return to shower the air with their songs. Flowers will bloom, offering their beauty to us as they fill the air with their fragrance. The world will feel more alive! Awakened finally from a long slumber.
It feels especially great this year, as I feel it parallels my own awakening. I’m finding peace and serenity where there was once confusion and apprehension. I’m greeting every day with optimism and joy, wondering what new things I’ll see and discover, rather than fretting and worrying, dreading whatever bad things I imagined could happen each day. I’ve learned to feel less alone in the world, where once I felt isolated and strange. I’ve learned to open up more and share more of myself, and not be afraid of trying new things. I’ve discovered an energy within in my that I never knew was there. I’ve discovered my soul.
I’m still in that “just-awaking” state, where our vision is still a little blurry, our eyes are still crusty, our mouths are still dry, but I have awakened. And I’m excited to see what it’s like when I finally climb out of bed, stretch myself out, and go for a walk out in the world. Greeting the spring as it arrives.
Who would like to walk with me?