Spring.
The snows are melting.
The rivers are flowing.
The trees are budding.
Animals come out of hibernation.
The earth is waking up from the winter’s frost.
Rebirth and renewal are in the air.
While anytime is a good time to make healthy changes, energetically, spring is a powerful season to shed old patterns and behaviors, and adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Many of us have patterns that no longer serve us, sabotage us and hold us back. It is very important to bring them out. To tell them “I see you!” It is the first step in letting them go.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LET GO OF?
Find some quiet time and take a look at your life. Make a list of anything that comes to mind. Nothing is too small or too insignificant. Don’t worry about being negative, this is about telling your patterns, “I see you and I am ready to let you go.”
You might write:
I am eating too much sugar.
I don’t make time to cook.
I have been sedentary during the winter.
My kitchen is unorganized.
I have been feeling tired.
I don’t make time for myself.
I haven’t done anything fun lately.
I am bored with my meals.
I crave chocolate.
I crave pizza.
I can’t stop eating at night.
I feel unfocused.
Then think of what you would like to have instead.
ENVISION YOURSELF AT YOUR HEALTHIEST AND HAPPIEST.
What are the things that nourish and support you? That bring you joy?
Make a list of things that light you up. This is not about describing an impossible ideal but about having a vision that you walk toward.
You might write:
I listen to my body.
I lovingly prepare meals for myself.
I feed my body nourishing foods.
I start my day with yoga.
I get plenty of rest.
I am active and I love it.
I have plenty of energy.
I love vegetables.
These practices may transform your vision into reality:
Breathing Meditation to let go of the old and invite the new
Sit down quietly.
You can play some soft meditation music.
Take a deep breath.
Breathe out.
Repeat a few more times.
Feel your body relaxing with each exhalation.
As you breathe in, imagine breathing in the things you want in your life.
As you exhale, imagine letting go of something that you no longer want.
Keep doing it slowly and mindfully and go through your lists.
This is a powerful exercise. It uses the strength of your mind and realigns your patterns.
Spring vegetables have a great renewal energy. They help us feel uplifted, light and energized.