Spring arrives in a flux of expectancy. Our internal clock begins to push us a little faster as we feel the pull to get outside and soak in all of nature's goodness. As the light returns we feel the need to "lighten" ourselves as well.
Throughout time people have learned that being attuned to the seasonal flows of energy keeps one "in tune" with their bodies physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs. To maximize springtime's properties start by giving the body a good cleanse inside and out. A good way to welcome the spring season is by beginning a cleansing diet of fruits and vegetables. This will help remove the debris that has accumulated over the winter when we tend to eat heavier and fattier foods. Unclogging the internal "pipes" will send a wave of nurturing energy over your entire physical system. Soaking in a natural hot springs will help pull out the toxins that have been building up over the winter. Breathing in deeply of the fresh spring air on a daily basis will "enlighten" your emotional and mental self and add to the sweetness surrounding your life. There are many good books on the benefits of detoxing the body, juicing and natural remedies for preventive health care at your local library or book store. Choose at least one title to read this spring to broaden your knowledge of taking care of yourself naturally and sign up for a class. To be able to share knowledge with others also interested in protecting their health will brighten your emotional outlook and mental state which will then benefit the entire community. You will find that a spring cleanse will refresh your spirit and clear your mind so it will be ready to pursue new knowledge, new beginnings.
As your body is refreshed your surroundings will want to feel in balance so a major de-cluttering is in order. Look around your home and workspace, what is blocking your energy to move forward with those new projects you have been planning all winter? How many people might be able to use those items crammed into your closet and garage? How uplifting to know you could share your treasures with others who would value them as you once did. Especially clear the clutter from the areas that support your finances and relationships. The techniques of Feng Shui or Vatsu, ways of engineering our surroundings to take advantage of the flow of "chi" (life force) that best benefits us, is one way of enhancing our living and working spaces. There are some very good internet websites that can be accessed for basic information and again libraries and bookstores are excellent sources for deepening your understanding.
The "scent" of your surroundings is an important element for bringing relaxation and allowing yourself to feel at home in your body. Fill your home with the natural essence of citrus, lavender or sweetgrass. Aromas that will help purify the air and uplift your spirits. Be sure to open the windows to allow the clear, cleansing fragrance of spring to flow through, especially after a storm. Sometimes we may forget how precious the air we breathe is and how we need to breath deeply daily.
Feeling tired and achy after the cold winter? Internal cleansing will help and also clearing our emotional bodies by releasing old emotions that hold us back from feeling unconditional love. Practice breathing deeply into your heart and with each out going breath let go of the fear, anger, hurt, guilt and shame. Breathe in forgiveness. First forgive yourself for all the things you perceive you have done "wrong". Allow yourself to feel "you are in the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing". As the pain begins to subside you can move on to forgiving others you perceive have "wronged" you. These are perceptions that always have many facets for us to see through. Whether we allow these moments to teach us of the many opportunities we are given to understand our relationships with others or whether we hold on to the negative aspects that bring more drama and chaos into our lives is entirely up to us.
So choose wisely.
Our spiritual nature will look forward to a little spring cleaning too. Experience the feeling of gratitude for all you have been blessed with and share that gratitude with others in the community by volunteering your time to someone in need or a project to benefit the community at large. This is just one small way to feed our souls. When you are out walking, hiking, biking grab that garbage someone has tossed into our beautiful living space and as you take it to the proper receptacle visualize people everywhere taking more responsibility for our future. Our thoughts have great power to change the way we react in our environment and now more than ever before we all need to bring to our consciousness the awareness that our life on this planet is so very fragile. Now is the time to clean up our act internally and externally. Bringing our bodies and surroundings into alignment with the seasonal shifts will help us begin to feel more energized, healthy, focused and add a sense of inner peace that will reflect outward to transform the world around us.
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