SPRING HAS SPRUNG

Good Morning and Happy Spring!  Yes it came and it's here arriving at the early time of 6:28 A.M.  The fact that it's dark as coal and 30 degrees right now certainly does not feel as though it is here but it is.

Spring is and always has been a time of renewal and rebirth.  The most obvious thing to think of is the nature that surrounds us all.  The buds on the trees start coming out, the flowers begin to spring from the ground and we feel like crawling out of our winter cocoon.  We begin to change from all those dark colors we have been wearing to those that are more colorful and cheerful.  Not that there is ANYTHING wrong with a black T-shirt!

Today's quote, "Renew your sense of joy, your love of nature and appreciate the beauty that surrounds you."  A simple quote today but perfect for this special first day of Spring!  Yesterday in the late afternoon I took Mia for a walk around the reservoir.  It was just slightly windy and the water was moving at a pace ever so gently.  The sun was gleaming on the water and on the snow.  I was able to feel the warmth of the sun on my face and I do believe I even got some color!

At one point, Mia plopped herself down on the snow and refused to move.  I watched her looking all around and taking it all in.  No one had to tell her to stop and look at all the beauty we come across every day on our walks.  She found it all on her own.  Instead of pulling her to keep going, I stood in the street for the five or six minutes she sat to look around me.  To watch the water.  To look at the trees swaying ever so slightly and to listen to the quiet that was all around me.

I even had another one of my dreams but this time instead of getting lost I found my way!  The snow was all over so I didn't recognize my route but I got to where I was going and that was a wonderful feeling.  That means that I know exactly where I am going and I will get there!  On this first day of Spring take a walk.  Even a short one.  Look around you because wherever it is you take yourself you are sure to find beauty!  Have a wonderful Monday everyone!~Love, Amy