my favorite

Dear Reader,

I love living in a place with four seasons. Each time the seasons begin to shift, I feel a spark of excitement and find myself saying, “This is my favorite time of year.” Whether it’s the first chilly day of fall, the moment the daffodils bloom, or the first 90-degree day of summer, that same sense of wonder returns.

It happens so often that it’s become a bit of a joke between my husband and I that “everything is my favorite.”

As we move from winter into spring, we can feel the transition not only around us, but within us. Just like the earth, we are slowly defrosting.

As the temperature begins to stabilize and the light returns, you may notice feeling more energized, creative, and inspired. At the same time, this shift can also bring a sense of restlessness or anxiety, changes in sleep patterns, or even achiness in the joints.

Listen closely to your body. Move gently. Give yourself permission to ease into the season, just as nature does.

With steadiness and ease,
Liz

Inspire | “Acceptance means: for now, this is what this situation, this moment, requires of me to do, and so I do it willingly.” Eckhart Tolle

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Where in your life are you being invited to soften, thaw, or begin again?