Today was one of those days in the middle of winter that reminds one of the coming spring and the promise of warm earth and green environment. It’s too early, of course, to be thinking much about those things…there is a lot of cold ahead of us yet. But it’s nice to know that at least the days are indeed getting longer and the bitter cold of winter will soon be past and gone for another season.
I don’t know why we like spring so much. It may have to do with more comfortable temperatures. It may have to do with the growth and renewal of things outdoors. It may have to do with longer days, the end of the school year, or summer vacations. I really suspect it is all of that and more.
We see enough chaos, dirt, and disarray in our lives as it is. Many of us could accurately describe our existence by referring to a blanket of snow that has overstayed its welcome and is polluted, tracked up, and very unappealing. We know that it seems to be harder and harder to maintain some semblance of order and peace in our lives. Spring tells us that things are all right. Spring tells us that there is order. Spring tells us that better days lie ahead. Spring fuels optimism and hope.
Welcome spring!!
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