Spring

Spring symbolizes rebirth, life, growth and purity. It is a celebration of new beginnings by many
different cultures in different colors.  The Chinese celebrate spring festival (春节chunjie) in red which signifies prosperity.  Mandarin oranges are synonymous with abundance and good fortunes and are given away as gifts to relatives, friends and business associates.

The Japanese celebrate spring with pink cherry blossoms.  Because they have a short blooming time, they are symbolic of the impermanence of life. The Hindus celebrate Holi with multiple colors.  It is a time to rejoice in the liveliness and colorful spring and bid farewell to the gloomy winter.

Spring is a renewal of our physical freedom to come out from the stagnant cold winter of hibernating indoors. We are liberated physically and emotionally as nature transforms its color.  We feel a sense of rejuvenation, ready to embrace the warmness and crispness in the air. Birds and wildlife spring to life.  A brand new harvest of love is springing.  Are we ready to bud and bloom like the cherry blossoms? I know we can when we allow ourselves to live in the affirmative. Life is fragile just like the cherry blossoms!