Rejuvenate Your Soul This Spring

By Abby Kutscher on April 14, 2013

Spring is finally upon us once again—a time of rejuvenation. The winter blahs are behind us. Skin that has been hidden underneath layers of warm clothing for months is kissed by the sun once again. Heaters are turned off and windows are opened wide to allow the cool breeze and the sweet music of bird calls to drift inside. Buds are seen on tree branches that were previously bare, and tiny green sprouts are seen shooting out of the soil. The world is alive again. And you should be too!

Too often, winter serves as a time of hibernation. We hide from the outer cold, bundled up in layers of clothing and heavy blankets. Nights out are few and far between because we would rather curl up in bed with a good movie than take the time to get dressed up and brave the bitter cold to reach some fun destination. After all, how cute can one look when cold conditions force us to break out the heavy wool and fleece? Our moods are darkened. It’s been cold for too long, homework assignments have piled up, and we’ve put on a few pounds from lack of exercise and one too many cups of hot chocolate. But finally spring is here and we can be rejuvenated!

Our bodies are rejuvenated first. We allow our pale skin to soak up the warmth of the sun and resume some color. We start jogging or walking more, enjoying the weather and shedding some pounds. Next, our minds are rejuvenated. We begin planning for and daydreaming about the summer holiday. Homework becomes less of a chore when we can sit out on the lawn and read and write beneath a shady tree.

However, we must not forget to rejuvenate our souls. Drive around with your friends and roll the windows down, blasting your favorite songs and obnoxiously singing along. Splurge on a new spring outfit at the mall. Start reading a new book. Take up a new hobby: paint watercolors or go horseback riding. Allow the sun to nourish your soul as well as your body and mind, and enjoy this time of rebirth.

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