Spring Cleaning

On my walk to church this morning, a warm breeze touched my skin. It carried with it the scent of fresh flower blooms, awakened after a rainy Saturday. Gently, it rustled the nearby leaves, evoking a soft whisper from the leaves in response.  It was a new breeze, a fresh sign, the first indicator of Spring.

I LOVE spring.  Though New Year’s Day is often referred to as a time for newness, it is caught in the middle of the doldrums of winter. Spring, on the other hand, is truly new with its bright skies, green leaves and chirping baby birds. It is a time to shed the cold dreariness and embrace the rejuvenating light.

Now, I know spring technically began about two weeks ago, but, in my mind, that doesn’t really count. I was still bogged down by winter, stuck in my room studying for midterms. Now that the second round of midterms is over, I can start looking ahead. I can enjoy the lovely month of April and begin planning for summer.

Now is the time for spring cleaning. I’m washing away the negativity, the dread, and the ruts and replacing them with excitement, ingenuity and freshness.

I hope my new attitude and the blooming spring will truly bring good things into my life!