It’s starting to feel like spring, with the sounds of the birds and the hint, the promise, of warmer weather.

I’ve been noticing myself feeling this eagerness, a lightness of anticipation.

It’s like I can feel the warmth and the sun from that future place.

With the sun rising earlier, I sometimes catch a glimpse of the light outside my window when I meditate or stretch or get ready to start work, a time when for months it’s been dark as night. This alone brings a feeling of lightness inside of me. Ah, it’s time. I remember how this feels.

I can feel myself longing for the long days of summer, light lasting from early morning until late evening; I long to sit outside breathing in fresh air while I feel the warmth of the world around me.

I can feel the ease of heading outside into nature without all of the layers, the inner good-feelings I feel simply from having more sunshine.

I keep reminding myself to be present though, to be here where I am, to be fully where I am. To breathe in the cool early morning air, feel that refreshing cold wind on my skin. To feel into the beauty of nature all around me right now, as it is right here and right now.

It really doesn’t matter what the weather is like, I always feel connected to and appreciative and thankful to be out surrounded by nature.

I’ve been noticing flowers starting to pop up, buds starting to come out in the trees. I can hear the birds chirping and see the squirrels running all over the place! Spring is on the horizon. I guess it’s here, technically, but it’s that in-between place where it still feels a bit like winter as the world is opening more to the essence of spring.

There is something to it, the change of seasons. I’m appreciating being here where I am, but I can’t help but feel a hope, a lightness, a warm anticipation for the heat and the sun and the lighter and longer days.

Here are 10 good-feeling quotes to get us in a light, bright spring mood:

“Spring is far more than just a changing of seasons; it’s a rebirth of the spirit.” ~ Toni Sorenson

“An optimist is the human personification of spring.” ~ Susan J. Bissonette

“Blossom by blossom the spring begins.” ~ Algernon Charles Swinburne

“Spring: a reminder of how beautiful change can truly be.” ~ Unknown

“Hope sleeps in our bones like a bear waiting for spring to rise and walk.” ~ Marge Piercy

“Despite the forecast, live like it’s spring.” ~ Lilly Pulitzer

“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” ~ Lady Bird Johnson

“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s Party!” ~ Robin Williams

“You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry. Don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.” ~ Walter Hagen

“The world’s favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.” ~ Edwin Way Teale

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