The Hope Of A Single Crocus
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Article by: Helaine Iris The Hope Of A Single Crocus Helaine Iris ©2003 Finally, I was able to see my lawn. , Remodeling Tips Should You Do The Remodeling Yourself? After an unusually long, and cold winter , Create And Enjoy A Hummingbird Paradise it emerged from the snow, , Violet Pots dead and brown, yet ready to receive the warmth of the sun , The Hosta - A Shade Loving Perennial and the promise of spring. , Rustic stone house signs I flew out my back door , Eight new ways to decorate for the holidays with my rake in hand. I couldn't wait to begin scratching up the lifeless grass , Are You Over Watering Your Garden? from last year and remove the soggy and decaying leaves. The smell of the warming earth , Front Load Washers – some facts before purchase Part 2 filled me with joy. I raked and raked obsessed with preparing the soil , Makeover magic – How to remodel your deck or patio in less t for the new tender shoots of green grass , How to build a water pond !! that would soon make their appearance. I felt the exhaustion in my shoulders begin to creep in as I realized I was raking through an old bulb , Burning Bushes Do Well In Newtown Township bed. As I cleared away the leaves I spotted the first crocus of the season , The History of Vacuum Cleaner Bags beginning to poke through the ground in its delicate purple and white , Finding Structural Problems During Escrow – Small Rural Home splendor. I immediately stopped what I was doing and became aware of how amazing and precious life is. I was filled with the sense of hope and renewal a single crocus can offer. There it was, my first tangible sign that spring , Arborvitae - Plants for The Newtown Pa. Area was in fact here. It got me thinking about the amazing resilience of the human spirit. With the intensity of recent global , How to build a water pond !! events bombarding the airwaves it's no wonder I've been experiencing more underlying stress than usual and I notice those in my world deeply affected as well. As humans we instinctively strive to sort out turmoil and transform our world into something stable and meaningful for ourselves. We need a sense of a safety , Don’t Lose Sleep Over Moving Day Obstacles and connection so we can function and stay engaged fully in our lives. As Bernhard Kempler, PhD says, " The issue of "resilience" comes up powerfully when we are faced with extreme situations, situations for which we have had little or no occasion to develop adaptive mechanisms. How does our psyche withstand such outrageous attacks as war, criminal violation, brutality, and even life threatening illness?" That single crocus got me thinking about ways I could begin to increase my resilience and continue to build meaning and connection in my life. See if these suggestions could be helpful for you too: 1. Stop the roller coaster of the mind. I often wake up in the morning with my mind racing. It seems like the focus is always on the glass , Much Ado About Mansionization? half empty. When I am aware of this happening, I get out of bed , The Free Neighborhood Home Décor Makeover and walk, exercise, or anything that connects me with my physical body. I find this to be a quick and simple way to restore my perspective to the glass , 6 Ways of Creating Your Own Composting Machine being half full. 2. Slow down. Light , The Hosta - A Shade Loving Perennial a candle and gently breathe until you feel the connection to yourself. , Plants For Establishing a Hedge in Dublin Pa. Remind yourself , Caring for perennials in the garden of who you truly are. 3. Make a list of all the things and people you love. What are you grateful for in your life? 4. Reach out to supportive friends, family or colleagues. It's amazing how much stress you can release by talking about what is on your mind and being a supportive friend in return. 5. Connect with your purpose. What are the activities that are meaningful, joyful and inspiring to you? 6. Turn off the news. Resist the temptation to inundate yourself , The Benefits Of A Professional Realtor® with negative messages. Pick up a book with uplifting content instead. Become choosey about how much and when you decide to engage. 7. As suggested by speaker, and author Kevin Eikenberry, participate and play with the "Good Samaritan" effect. Pay the toll of the person behind you, put extra money in the parking meter, or buy a cup of coffee for the person standing with you in the Starbucks line. This simple act will not only lift the spirits of the surprised recipient, but also open and warm your heart as well. This morning when I went outside , Violet Pots to survey my yard, , 6 Ways of Creating Your Own Composting Machine despite the dusting of snow , How to Control Deer in Your Garden we got last night, I noticed there were a dozen crocuses up. My heart leapt with excitement, not even late March snow , Finding Structural Problems During Escrow – Small Rural Home can prevent the bursting forth of new life when it's time for spring. , Emerald Green Arborvitae for Feasterville Pa. It's YOUR life…imagine the possibilities! About the author: . |
  
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