By Donna D’Cruz
Spring arrives as a whisper, urging us to shed the past and embrace renewal. It is a sacred invitation, a time to cleanse our hearts, minds and spirits. This season of rebirth is not just about decluttering our spaces, but about awakening to the life we are meant to live.
As Rumi reminds us: “Don’t go back to sleep. The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you.”
Spring nudges us to reimagine, to reflect on where we’ve been and step forward with purpose. The Vedic tradition aligns it with Kapha season, a moment to shake off stagnation. Taoist teachings remind us that, like rivers breaking through winter ice, our energy, too, is meant to flow freely.
Pearl S. Buck captured its essence perfectly: “The winter is gone, the trees are in blossom, and all around us the old earth is renewing its youth.” In the 17th century, Anne Bradstreet opined: “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant.”
A true reset is not just about letting go, it’s about what we call in. Spring cleaning isn’t only for our homes, it’s for our hearts. This is the moment to lovingly release old patterns, relationships and beliefs that no longer serve us.
Here’s a simple ritual to help you do this:
Write down what you wish to release.
Thank these experiences for their lessons.
Safely burn the paper, watching as the energy transforms, carrying your intentions into the universe.
As the Buddha reminds us: You can only lose what you cling to.
This brief meditation helps ground, release and invite renewal:
1. Find stillness. Sit comfortably, spine straight. Inhale deeply, exhale tension.
2. Breathe with intention. Inhale for four counts, hold for four, exhale for six. Repeat for one minute.
3. Visualize renewal. Picture yourself in a field of wildflowers, sunlight warming your skin. With each inhale, invite golden light into your being. With each exhale, let go of what no longer serves you.
4. Affirm your new beginning. Silently repeat: “I release the old. I welcome renewal. I am ready.”
Our bodies mirror the rhythms of nature. Just as the earth blossoms anew, we, too, crave renewal at the close of winter. Support this by:
Drinking warm lemon water to cleanse the system
Eating fresh, seasonal foods
Moving mindfully through yoga, qigong or simple stretching
Spring is more than a season; it is an awakening, a call to move forward with courage, to create the life that is waiting for you. You are not bound by the past—you are the creator of your present.
This is your time. This is your season.
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