Jump for the Joy of Spring By Photographer & Philosopher Simie Seaman
Jump for the Joy of Spring
By Photographer & Philosopher Simie Seaman
In Southern California, spring arrives in March and is one of California’s most beautiful times of year. Each season brings a beauty of its own, but I have to admit that spring is one of my favorite seasons.
Spring season comes between winter and summer. Its beginning marks the end of harsh winter and its end marks the beginning of summer. Though this season is short lived, it is called the QUEEN of all seasons. Spring is the season of rebirth and rejuvenation of nature. It never fails to cheer my heart to see dormant plants come to life again. It awakens nature from a deep slumber and nature becomes active again and brings a new life to Earth. Brown replaced by green. Rose bushes that looked dead a week ago now are showing off their new green leaves and new buds. It brings happiness and joy after three long months of winter. After the cold and gloomy winter, the cozy spring sunshine makes your soul smile.
Spring to me is so much more than a change of seasons. It is a change of attitude. It’s a change of LIFE. Spring, therefore, is a season of action, to redo or begin again.
It is a period of transformation for us, and it’s not uncommon for people to shift careers, start new creative projects, end relationships or begin new friendships, during this time. Wait no more and take this spring as the ultimate season of opportunity
To support this energy, it is a great idea to follow in nature’s footsteps and get a new makeover as well. It’s all about a fresh new approach to everything. Spring is the symbol of life. Spring, brings people out of their hibernation and rejuvenate them in the warmer weather. Spring motivates people to get back into their fitness regime. The beauty of spring brings happiness and joy. With the first sign of spring, everyone cannot wait to spend more fun time outdoors. Indeed, this season calls for taking out the hiking boots and setting off for the next adventure! From a short trip to the mountains to long vacations these trips will surely become worthwhile memories for life!
Spring is also the season for the flowers to bloom and animals to breed. After the long silence of the winter season, I love to hear the birds chirping in the morning outside my window as they busily build their nests and the buzzing of the bees. I relish the outdoors with the feeling of the sun on my bare skin as I take great pleasure in watching the beautiful butterflies hopping from flower to flower in the court yard. While in the court yard I take 5-10 minutes to notice the sights, sounds, smells and texture around me. This allows me to open my heart to love, to beauty, and clarity. These moments give me an awareness of what’s around me. These moments reenergize me. I BELIEVE spring has a certain magic and invite you to look at change this spring as an opportunity of infinite possibilities. However you choose to embrace spring. I wish you a delightful season!
Bio
Simie Seaman, enthusiast amateur photographer, history buff and collector of beautiful things. Simie is President of the Wilmington Historical Society.
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