Rhythms of Nature

Paying attention to the Rhythms of Nature can help slow our mind, body and spirit down giving us a chance to connect to the Earth. 

Listen!  In the earth, the seeds are stirring and making noise, like the birds whose song has been silenced by winter.  Now the snow is being devoured by sun, our elder, and in the branches, the persistence of our prayers is bringing the birds to life.
---------------Nancy Wood, Shaman's Circle

 The sun is shining and the days have been warmer take a few minutes too...............

   ***Walk around your neighbourhood and look for new growth:  bud, bulbs, grass shoots.

   ***Plant herbs in a pot of dirt on a window sill.

   ***Check to see if the lilacs are budding.

   ***Investigate a mud puddle like a naturalist.

   ***Plant a tree.

   ***Climb a tree.

   ***Plant daffodils, tulips, paper-white narcissus, and Easter lilies.

   ***Buy new patio furniture.

   ***Rearrange your furniture.  Take up rugs, add plants, paint the ceiling the colour of robin's egg.

   ***Have a tea party outdoors.  Sip herbal tea and enjoy nature budding around you.

   ***Visit a new born baby.

----Jennifer Louden, The Woman's Comfort Book, a Self-Nurturing Guide for Restoring Balance in Your Life.

I purchased this book in 1992 after my children left for university and my life was changing.  I had been a stay-at-home mom (and proud to have had that choice) and now I had to learn to nurture myself and create a new balance in my self.

Hope you give some of the ideas of welcoming spring a try and enjoy nature.

Please let me know what you did to enjoy these spring days.

Thanks for stopping by and sitting on the porch for awhile............come again and stay in touch.  Mar