I believe I’ve said before that as I’ve grown older, Spring has become my favorite season.  My daughter’s name means Spring and I love it.  Obviously, I picked it 😉 As a child, I loved summer – playing in the pool, being out of school. Now I see the beauty and value in all the seasons. But there is something about the transition with everything coming to life, filling in the blank spaces of dormancy, and regaining color that renews and restores my spirit. Having just lost my Mom to cancer, that is more true now than ever.

In Spring we have Easter, Passover, and Ramadan all falling within a few weeks of each other. It’s clear that regardless of your unique religious beliefs, the major religious traditions all share this emphasis on rebirth and renewal.  Hence why we have Spring cleaning. After many months indoors, it’s time to freshen things up, let the breeze blow, and feel the sunshine on your cheeks.

I hope you can get out and watch in wonder the new life unfolding all around. It’s inspiring and magnificent.