So spring came a bit late this year. The trees are finally all leafing out, some just the super vibrant baby green tiny mini-leaves on the dark stem -- what a beautiful contrast. It's strange, you go months bundled up and cold and yucky. Then you can peer out, see a few sign of spring, go through the whole "do I wear a coat or not" bs, and then....
Everything's green, and just normal. Good normal, but one does miss the new signs of spring appearing every day. The year, though, doesn't go just through one magical change a year, we just aren't usually so into the possibly more subtle progressions through the year's cycle. I think we're also just glad to get of the parkas and into flip flops.
But we should work to notice these differences and changes, it keeps us rooted in the Earth while we reach toward our dreams. We should work to enjoy all the changes (yes, even the cold weather), and enjoy the moments instead of just working toward the next goal in life.
I, personally, after taking a job that takes me outdoors, in all weather, in the night and day, feel much less affected by SAD, more patient and at the same time, more proactive. Something about being out in nature during all seasons and moods seems to help with depression.
I'd love to know how everyone else appreciates these changes and moments, both in their lives and nature at large.
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