IT’S SPRING - TIME FOR NEW BEGINNINGS

 

Spring officially begins at the vernal equinox, which will occur at 5:37 AM on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Winter is officially over, and it’s time to say goodbye to the gray days of winter and welcome spring with activity and hope! You deserve it – it’s been a very tough year. So, here are some ideas to rejuvenate our minds, bodies, and souls:

1. Take a walk. Studies have shown that even 10 minutes of walking each day can help adults maintain strength and agility. We are blessed with many wonderful gifts of nature on every road in our town and we have wonderful nature preserves to explore.

2. Do some spring cleaning. A little spring cleaning can create a healthy and comfortable living environment. Open the windows and let the fresh air in! Hang some artwork, brighten up your lighting, put away the winter clothes, repot your indoor plants.

3. Go fishing. Dust off your rod and reel and head to your favorite fishing spot. Whether you fish for pure enjoyment and simply “catch-and-release,” or try to reel in some keepers for dinner, fishing is an enjoyable, relaxing pastime.

4. Go on a picnic. A little creativity can turn even the most routine activities into adventures. Try turning your next meal into a picnic. Grab a blanket and head to a local park or even your backyard. Bring a book to read in the fresh air.

5. Install a bird feeder. Once the birds start chirping, you know spring has arrived. An abundant food source will help attract these feathered friends to your yard. Buy a bird feeder (or if you’re handy, build one) and install it near a window.

6. Plant a garden- especially colorful flowers. If you like to get your hands dirty, consider planting a garden. Spring is the right time to start cultivating the earth for herbs, vegetables and flowers. Aside from being able to reap what you sow, gardening is a great form of exercise and can reduce stress.

7. Feel like a kid again. Head outside and do the activities you used to love as a kid! Fly a kite, search for four-leaf clovers, blow bubbles, swing as high as you can, dance and sing “like no one is watching!”

8 Take some time to meditate.  Be thankful for all the good things in your life and entrust your burdens to God.

Happy Spring Everyone!!!!

 

Source: Internet and Newsday.