Spring
has sprung and what wonderful energy comes once winter begins to loosen its
cold grasp!
All
through January our thoughts have flown on gossamer wings of imagination,
growing, changing, and evolving into our life’s possibilities. With the passing
of Imbolc or Candlemas, the mid-point between the Winter Solstice and the
Spring Equinox, we have begun to feel the renewed energy of the Earth waking
and beginning to build beneath our feet. In response our own spirit and
energy begin to rise and we joyfully embrace this burgeoning renewal.
As the
time for the Equinox gets closer, we can no longer ignore the building heat and
warmth. Spring is fast approaching and with it comes an obvious sense of
renewal and rebirth. In this surging energy, we may have found one or two
of our imaginings having a little more staying power. If we spend a
little time thinking of these few ideas we can feel our excitement and drive
being fueled just as life is returning to our world. Our spirit has recognized
these ideas as the most promising source of growth and change for this coming
year. We have allowed our dreams to form the rough shapes and outlines of
our goals and now the energy of spring says that it is time to do more.
It is time to examine our dreams and plan while we look for the most fertile
methods that will aid in growing our dreams.
This is
the time to plan our course, to look at our options, and to plan how best to
work toward our dreams and goals. This is the season of mapping our
possibilities, and contingencies. This isn’t about big changes or big movement,
not yet. This is a time to plan how best to encourage our desires within
the fertile ground of our spirit. We look for the simple steps that will
spur our dreams and desires forward.
As with
all seeds, not all will germinate. Those that do can and will become the
stuff that inspires us throughout our life. We may have seen our end goal
but we must remember that the end is not our beginning. Each new spring
gives us the opportunity to plant anew, to move forward in our life path and to
celebrate as our spirit embraces the opportunities that abound.
Monthly Meditation
Take
three deep breaths, feel your body relax with each gently exhaled breath.
Imagine a column of white light surrounding and protecting you as you journey
inward toward your heart. Once within your heart imagine a door opening…
Beyond
the door are fallow fields, and barren trees. Yet this landscape is not a
lifeless as it would seem. The sun and gentle breezes carry a hint of
warmth, the warmth that is growing and stirring life into being. The
small birds that have stayed through the Winter chorus a song that buoys the
spirit and a new song joins with them as the first robins of the year return to
sing their herald to Spring.
Even a closer look at the trees shows the
first signs of returning life as the first tiny buds appear. The fallow
fields are not barren either as the first Spring flowers of crocus, iris,
tulips and more have broken through the hard grasp of winter. In the
distance is an inviting, warm cottage and you walk toward it.
Inside a
fire chases the last of winter’s chill from your body. A woman is tending
to seeds and pots spread out along the table. Her warm smile melts any remain
chill in your spirit. She is the one who tends your inner garden and all of
these seeds, strewn across the table, were born from your flights of
fancy.
She hands you the seeds of thought that have stayed with you the
longest in those imaginings. They have been warmed by Her gentle touch
and are ready for planting. Her gentle touch warms the earth and as you
begin to plant your dream seeds Her voice gently reminds you of the possibility
that each of these seeds hold.
Within the warm, moist ground, the seed is
protected and begins the process of growth that will bring it into being as the
year itself moves forward. With the sowing done she takes your hand and
reminds you that this is only the beginning, and that you have everything you
need to make this a reality.
She says that she will tend to these seeds
as you begin the outward process to allow them to become part of your outward
life. You leave the cottage with a renewed vigor and bounce to your step.
Return to
the waking world knowing that you have taken the first, vital steps to becoming
and having your dreams come true.
Blessings of Light and Love
Cheryl Camillo - Spiritual Counselor & Healer
