Signs of spring abound — flowering bushes, new shimmering green leaves popping out on trees, longer hours of daylight and hints of warmer temperatures filling our days. Out my door walking down my lovely city block, I snapped pictures of nature displaying its magic rebirth in Chicago after a long winter.
I love this time of year because it brings new energy, new possibilities, new ideas. We feel it in our bones. In Tai Chi classes we root our legs and feet into the ground, connect with the rich nutrients and energy of the soil and bring up that energy to nourish our bodies. Like the trees. Our arms are like the branches and our hands and fingers resemble the flowering, the new leaves that are the result of moving earth energy throughout the our entire body. It is refreshing, calming, and energizing at the same time.
This new energy resonates with me in a big way right now. I just submitted a completed manuscript to my publisher and had a first meeting with my project manager to discuss the process, the steps ahead to publish my new book. My new book!! How exciting to be at this point, about to make my words, my ideas come alive and go out into the world.
Details to unfold. I’ll keep you posted and share my progress. Spring — the perfect time of year to have a new project spring forth and flower!
Thank you for this post Arlene. I have been walking out to the lake for the last three weeks every morning when I can. My camera roll is filling up with pictures like those you share.And even day-to-day, the changes are so exciting. This morning I practiced my form at the lake. Good luck with the book!
How wonderful! I look forward to to hearing more about this new endeavor..
Good for you, Arlene. Good “publishing” luck. 🍀 Carla
Lovely photos, Arlene. Spring can be found even in the city. Looking forward to the new book.