"The fundamental structure of the Universe is one of harmony." - Gregge Tiffen
Although winter may yet make another appearance (or two), here in the Sangre de Cristo mountains signs of spring are beginning to show themselves. A few mountain bluebirds have returned. Bucks with their beautiful racks are among the small herds of doe (love is in their air!). Chipmunks are frolicking and chowing down in the open. Even a few plants are showing a little green.
As one season ends and another begins, I find it’s a wonderful time to reassess my harmony and to identify what’s needed to bring myself into balance with me, with others, and with the planet. From that place of discovery and awareness, I can look ahead to the activities of spring. And, I muse with curiosity – what would my life be like if I attended to this daily.
The questions I ask in that assessment include inquiries about my body (my energy, my weight, overall health, any aches/pains needing attention, etc.), my mind (is my thinking supporting and energizing me or dragging me down?) and my spirit (how do I feel about my life, life in general and my relationship with spirit). Then, I look at how each discovery relates to the others.
I observed that there is some debris left behind from the recent storm that I need to clear on all three levels. I’ve started by shifting my thoughts and remembering my power to heal. I realized that I’ve allowed some scarcity thinking the weasel its way in. “Out!” I command. Really I do know better and I’m reminded that living abundantly in a culture grounded in the opposite requires diligence. I also remembered the importance of receiving the healing gift of body work.
Perhaps the most important reminder of all is that life is a school. I’m here to experiment and learn, not to always ‘get it right’. When I allow myself to suffer, I’m not looking at an event as a learning opportunity. When I look at the event as a learning opportunity, the satisfaction of learning soothes and heals any suffering and hurt.
So, bring on spring! Let me plant new seeds in my garden and my home, in my work, in my community and in my life. Let me deepen my use of nature as my compass and guide. Let me participate fully and allow life to unfold as it will, with the deep trust that it is unfolding in perfect harmony. Let me appreciate every breath I take and my connection to the harmony of Planet Earth.
Experiment for the Week: Set aside some time to inquire and observe body, mind, spirit. What do you notice? What needs your attention to prepare you for spring?