You’re absolutely right, Eleni:-) The transition between seasons is much more dramatic and evident in the NorthEast USA. I do remember my days in Greece though. Although the change of the seasons wasn’t that striking, the signs were there for us to notice.The amount of light, the way the air felt, the different flowers blooming according to the season, the temperature, and certain seasonal rituals that marked the succession of the seasons. Then, there is always the way we feel inside. Our psyche knows what’s going on. Can’t wait to hear more about your exit strategy:-) Hugs.

Thank you for adding to this post, Linda! I know how well you relate to the seasonal changes and incorporate them to your work. At this point, I am more than ready to finalize my exit strategy:-) As I was driving today, I felt the change coming about. There were patches of earth showing through the layer of snow and I felt excitement building up inside. It was the first day in weeks that I felt this way.

Hi Ellen, I can see how reminding your clients of their lives’ cycles can produce an “aha” moment for them. I’ve always found taking my clues from nature liberating. There is a wealth of guidance and insights available to us; if only we tune in. Thank you for stopping by:-)

Good evening Andrea,
Thank you for sharing what you witnessed – the beautiful image of the lake’s wintery surface being illuminated by the sun. I can almost see it . . . the glistening surface, the hint of warm days to come:-)) You’re right about the subtle changes that point the transition from one season to the next. It’s so easy to give in to the fear that winter will never end . . .but it does. Spring will not be denied.

Even in this seemingly endless winter there is evidence of change in the lengthening of the days. The days will eventually warm (it’s actually supposed to be above freezing along the North Coast tomorrow!) the snow and ice will eventually melt and spring will eventually arrive.

I’m grateful to have happened upon your post this evening because it allowed me to pause and consider what I witnessed this afternoon and appreciate it as a first promise of spring.

Thank you.

Thank you for stopping by, Denise. You’re right; this is the beauty of Spring. As the ice melts, we never know what will present itself. We can envision – based on past experience – and even then, Spring always finds a way to surprise us. I guess one way to prepare is by creating space and remaining open to possibilities.