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Welcome to the March edition of Raising Vibrations! Please also note that I have copies of THE SECRET DVD at $40, Taxes included. SPRING
HAS SPRUNG… As
I sat out on my balcony the other day in the warmth of the
afternoon sunshine, looking out at the ocean and at my flowers in
bloom, I was overwhelmed by a deep sense of gratitude. (ok, I
admit I had a little
well!) I
so enjoy the remarkable freshness at this time of the year. As
we SPRING FORWARD an hour this weekend, let’s remember to
celebrate some of the wonders of Spring! How will you spend
that extra hour of daylight? See that hour as your own private
celebration of the season! Spring-cleaning
can be a welcome ritual. I love getting rid of things that no
longer serve me, creating that vacuum that the Universe abhors and
wants to fill up again. In addition to a year’s worth of
clutter, we can use our Spring-cleaning to shed whatever
emotional, physical or spiritual baggage we no longer need. This
could be a time to separate ourselves from things we may not want
in our lives, sort of like “replanting” our life’s
experiences. We might shed a bad habit, or a few people who hold
us back. Let’s not be afraid to “pull a few weeds” this
spring. Spring
is a time of looking ahead, with the promise of Summer to come.
Its gentle warmth is a teaser for the Summer heat that I am
longing for. It’s
a time to plan the outdoor experiences we’ve been waiting to
have again. Ever notice that first sunny Spring day when all the
toys come out? People are riding motorcycles, washing cars and
windows, or walking the seawall without a jacket, bragging to our
friends back east that are still deep in winter snow. Springtime
is freedom! In
addition to play, Spring is often filled with its own unique work
to prepare for the coming season. Whether caring for a simple
potted balcony garden like I enjoy, or tilling acres of farmland,
Springtime is rooted in preparation for Summer growth. Look
around. Springtime is a busy time. Nests are being rebuilt by
those who flew south for the Winter and now have returned home.
Leaves are sprouting, flowers blossoming. But remember, the growth
we see above the Earth is a reflection of the growth that occurs
beneath the Earth. Once
the soil thaws, it allows roots to grow a tiny bit deeper and take
in what they couldn’t during Winter’s deep freeze. Sometimes
it’s easier to understand what you can see by looking beneath
the surface, acknowledging the things you can’t see. We’re
not all that different from what we see in our yards. In the
Spring, we too change with the seasons. Where Winter keeps us
indoors, looking inwardly, Spring takes us outside, out of our
homes and out of ourselves. Look
at the trees -- their sap begins to run again in the Spring. So do
our own creative juices. But unlike trees, we aren't physically
rooted. You can’t see our “roots” but they are there none
the less. We hibernate when it’s cold; we spring back to life
when its warm. While
the Earth colourfully paints Herself and anoints Herself with
fragrance – we also break out our Spring wardrobe! As
reincarnated beings, our cycle of life is seasonal. We spring back
into life, growing until we peak and bloom. We eventually wither
and fall, to rest again for a Winter-like sleep, dreaming of
things to come the next time around… Most
cultures celebrate Spring as a rebirth, as a rejuvenation, where
something or someone springs back to life: Easter for sure, but
also wearing green as on Saint Patrick’s Day. (March 17th
is near the first day of Spring – when the Earth itself starts
to wear green again too!) Students
have Spring Break. Even
paying your income tax can be a celebration of Spring. Here in
Canada, once a year at the end of April we “square up” with
the taxman. We can choose to see our taxes as a tool for
channeling positive energy towards social change, funding for
schools, libraries, hospitals, protecting our many freedoms. If
you have a refund coming this year, celebrate it as one of
Spring’s many gifts. As
you tuck yourself into that lost hour of sleep this weekend, it
might be a time to reflect on this: What do you look forward to
rekindling this Spring? Have a wonderful month!
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