Spring's Invitation: The art of opening up
Contemplations on Spring Equinox
“When you enter a new transition of life with curiosity and hesitation"
The arrival of spring brings so much hope and beauty. It’s suddenly easier to feel grateful, to feel alive, and to greet the sun like a long lost friend. The blossoming flowers are a reminder that the earth is breathing alongside us.
“I sit before flowers hoping they will train me in the art of opening up.” (Shane Koyczan)
I love watching the little buds at the beginning of spring courageously open themselves up and blossom. I find our growth process to be similar. We first germinate in the dark. We crack ourselves open like seeds and begin to slowly and consistently sprout. With time, our leaves emerge and, finally, out come buds. It’s only after cultivating our hearts and minds that we may finally feel ready to bloom.
Just like the flowering plants, we are also experiencing a rebirth. With this birth comes joy and hope, but also discomfort and fear.
Spring is a time of transition. It is the doorway between winter and summer.
Like any change, it can bring up feelings of hesitation and nerves. We resist change because it invites us into something new and unknown.
To open up is a delicate art. It requires the confidence of a fearless child and the patience of a rooted tree.
To open up requires a vulnerability in knowing who we are and not being afraid to show it. But the wisdom of spring reminds us that we don’t need to rush this transition. We can open up one petal at a time.
We can slowly shake off the heaviness of winter. We can give ourselves permission to trust that something new and beautiful is right around the corner. I invite you to take that first, slow step to begin again.
The magic of Spring is that it holds a world of possibility and opportunity
“How did the rose ever open its heart and give to this world all its beauty? It felt the encouragement of light against its being, otherwise, we will remain too frightened.
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