By Shazad
“When a flower doesn't bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.”
Alexander Den Heijer
It’s springtime in the Northern Hemisphere, meaning many flowers are about to bloom in the coming days or weeks, depending on where you live. It’s a beautiful time of year as you see the grass turning dark green again and the trees awakening from their winter slumber. There is hope in the air, and the fresh scent of a new beginning each morning as it welcomes everyone to be outside more. But what if you don’t feel these things and don’t feel like you can bloom into a new season of life? You’re not alone. Many people feel like they are still stuck in winter’s chains. They still feel cold, dry, and dark. It’s hard for some people to come out of last season and into this new season of rebirth. I have some advice that you may want to consider.
Find people who are ‘blooming’ and ask them what it’s like for them. Listen to the way they describe the joys of a new beginning and the planning for even warmer summer days ahead. Being around such people will help you shake off some winter blues.
Get out into the light in the morning for 10 minutes. Look towards but not at the sun, and just try to imagine what a Tulip is doing as its green leaves shoot above the ground for the first time this year. Watch the setting sun as often as you can also. It can have a relaxing end note to your day that will help you get some quality sleep.
Eat colourful fruits like strawberries, oranges, blueberries, and Kiwi daily. Get that blast of fruit in your mouth daily, and try to imagine all the happiness your gut is experiencing as you feed it this rainbow of delicious flavours.
Plan some event, even a small one, for the Spring months. It could be a trip to your local park to see the Cherry Blossoms burst into life or it could be a visit to one of the best plant nurseries in your area to see what’s bursting to life in there. Maybe you want to pick up some of these for your garden and plant them in the ground at the appropriate time.
Make sure you know your health markers are in the optimal range. Get some blood tests done by your family doctor as needed and find out if you are feeling down because of any vitamin or mineral deficiency or something else. Work with a health professional to take care of that issue right away. It could be as simple as low Vitamin D or lack of Omega 3s in your diet. Maybe you are low on some electrolytes or something else. Always good to get tested every year and understand the results.
The above points do not replace medical advice for serious health challenges you may be facing. You should always consult a professional if your symptoms don’t improve as the days get brighter. Your wellbeing is important for the quality of your life, and it’s worth finding out more about why you feel the way you do. Chances are, many of you just needed a shift in perspective, a better diet, and more time with sunny people. It’s worth a try, and I sincerely hope you flourish abundantly this sprintime and in every season of your life!
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