Celebrating the gift of spring weather
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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 07/03/2021 (820 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Gorgeous weather has arrived. What a difference when the outdoor air feels welcoming and the sunshine radiates warmth (and your hands, face, and head are actually able to feel it). This is the time of year when we long for the snow to be gone and colour to appear.
Even before March, I felt the urge to add a pop of yellow to my kitchen. Now, all I can think of is daffodils. Although I didn’t see any while shopping this morning, I did buy some orange tulips. And three cute little green plants. These will accompany the purple-y heather plant my friend brought me from the lovely Pineridge Hollow.
Which reminds me. Birds Hill. Have you seen how busy it gets these days? My same friend drove me around the whole park the other day, and I marvelled at how much of the park I’ve never taken notice of before. Much to explore.
Every time I spend time in nature, I wonder why I spend so much time indoors. Often in front of a screen. What is up with that? No matter how much being outdoors invigorates and inspires me, no matter how much I exclaim to a friend, “I should live here!” I still end up inside. If anyone has overcome this tendency, I would love to hear from you.
When I am surrounded by God’s creation, my senses are filled with beauty: the sight of trees, sky, playful squirrels, graceful deer; the sound of leaves rustling in the wind, birds chirping their unique songs; the smell of fresh earth and pine; and the feel of a gentle breeze or warm sun on my face. My body relaxes, my mind slows down, and my heart feels at rest. God knew what he was doing when he made the earth for us to inhabit. What a gift!
And what a gift walking in nature is. In solitude, or with someone you love. Whenever I walk at Birds Hill, I ask myself, “Why don’t I get the family out here more? Why don’t we do more road trips and hikes?” I feel so alive when I get out of the city and onto a trail. I see it in my family, too.
Spring is a time of coming alive. A time to come out of hibernation and dormancy. A time to grow, bloom and flourish. Enjoy the gifts of this season with creativity and abandon!
Sonya Braun is a community correspondent for Springfield North.
Sonya Braun
Springfield North community correspondent
Sonya Braun is a community correspondent for Springfield North.