Spring is here. It arrives in sudden bursts with the pink
blossoms of the cherry trees, and new flowers appearing each day.
Spring is a time of abundant growth and renewal, and it is infectious.
The tradition of Spring cleaning mirrors the renewal of the earth as we
dream of organized closets, no more mismatched socks, and optomistically
consider tackling the windows that are blurry with a winter of little
fingerprints. We experience a glorious sense of possibility.
The dictionary offers intriguing definitions of renewal, including "to
make new spiritually", "to restore to existence", "to make extensive
changes" and "to begin again or become new". Spring offers us the
opportunity to "spring" into a more whole way of being with ourselves
and our families. Old patterns and beliefs can be set aside as we choose
to begin again. Change is indeed possible, a reality that we see each
day as new buds spring forth on branches that were bare the day before.
The changes of spring, however, are not without a foundation, as shown
by one of the definitions of Spring: "to arise from a source". Over the
long winter months nature has been quietly resting and storing up the
energy needed to burst forth. Compassionate self-care allows us to create
our own deep source of energy and strength to support us we move into these new ways of being.
As you watch the earth gradually become "restored to existence", reflect
on the aspects of your life that have been set aside in the busyness of
motherhood. What would you like to see restored to existence in your
life? Perhaps there are beliefs or ways of being in your life that are
draining rather than life-giving. Gift yourself with an afternoon
soaking in the warmth of the sun and consider what you need to renew
yourself in body and spirit. Go ahead, clean your closets! and while
you're at it, transform that energy of spring cleaning into a spring
clearing and make way for the new you to emerge!
Article written by: Sarah Juliusson, mother of two, and the co-owner of Mama Renew, which offers self-renewal groups for new and seasoned mothers.
As well as Dancing Star Birth, offering Birthing From Within prenatal classes.
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