It might not surprise you that Spring is my favorite season.
Growing up in the tropics, I did not experience Spring: it was either hot or less hot, year round. In my early years in New England, I was too young to appreciate Spring. When I got to live for a decade in coastal California where Spring arrives in January, I became a Spring worshiper.
I remember the first January when the plum tree in front of our California rental townhouse bursted with perfect pink blossoms. Against the blue sky and sunshine, it felt like I was transported to heaven. I didn’t know that Spring could come soon after Autumn had ended! It happened year after year. January became my favorite month for a long while!
When we landed back in Columbus about 10 days ago from visiting my family in Thailand, I could swear that I smelled Spring in the air. I even saw crocuses and tiny irises blooming in our front yard. I gasped with excitement: my favorite season is on its way!
But I am a realist and (still) getting used to the unpredictability of Ohio weather. I know not to rely on what I see on the outside - rain, snow, sun, or a tornado?! Mother nature has her own plans. Luckily, she does not get to decide how we want to feel inside of ourselves. She doesn’t dictate when our inner Spring begins - that is entirely our own decision.
Having been on a pseudo-sabbatical since the beginning of 2024, I have felt the dormancy of winter deeply. While the “rest” did not look like staying home, laying around, being quiet (it’s been quite the opposite), mentally and emotionally, I have allowed myself to take a break from the usual doing, planning, and being productive.
Truthfully, it was not all that comfortable!
If you listened to the last episode of the Second Spring Podcast, you may have heard my discomfort when answering Caitlin’s questions. Letting myself be unproductive for a length of time has been challenging. I witnessed all kinds of chatter; my inner critic was loud; the self doubt was more palpable than ever!
But the “rest” was exactly what my inner coach ordered. It’s been helpful in showing me what I actually want, how and with whom I prefer to spend my time. It’s shown me what lights me up and what I long to do moving forward, in my own Second Spring.
Chatting with amazing women of Bexley for the Second Spring Podcast gave me so much inspiration. If you have not listened to some of the conversations, I invite you to do so. Each woman delivers something so unique with messages that you may need to hear.
Talking to them over my sabbatical validates the Second Spring Manifesto even more. Being in this midlife chapter can be exciting and rewarding. We can feel healthy and vibrant.
Midlife is the best time to bloom and flourish when we decide to live more intentionally, eat intuitively and love ourselves unconditionally.
I know it because I live it (88% of the time).
I know that you, too, can do the same!
While I am still looking for a new space to practice acupuncture (and more), I am ready to take on new 1:1 coaching clients again!
As such, I am offering free consult sessions these next couple of weeks for you to discover whether working together is what you need right now.
You can also check out the coaching options I am offering here.
Ready to make your Second Spring feel like heaven on earth?
It’s possible, no matter where you are or what season you’re living in.
We get to create our own inner Spring!
Oh!! Happy Leap Day!
With love and gratitude,
xoxo
Kit
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