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A fresh coat of paint. An extra bit of spice. A brand new outfit. It’s cliche because it’s true – spring is a time of rebirth and renewal. And as verdant leaves return to trees and flower buds begin to sprout, Mother Nature isn’t alone in stretching her muscles. If you’re anything like me, all that energy reserved over the winter just to stay warm gets unleashed in the spring. I’m ready to move, even ready to clean! When March 20 rolls around, I’m itching to pack away the winter coats, dust off the patio furniture and get busy on all those house projects put on hold by cold weather. But spring cleaning goes beyond the clutter we’ve amassed throughout the year, and the garden that needs an extra bit of TLC after months of frost and snow. Sometimes you need to spring clean yourself, inside and out. Perhaps you need a second chance at that New Year’s resolution to get fit in 2018. From improving your diet with fresh, seasonal ingredients to taking your workout back outside with longer days and (fingers crossed) warmer temperatures, spring is the perfect time to refocus your attention on healthy living.
Or maybe you need a spiritual cleanse, refocusing your energy on what’s important. Set aside time to focus on relationships, improvements needed in our community and, most importantly, self-care. You’d be surprised how a few minutes of quiet, focused breathing can help even the most insurmountable obstacles feel manageable. And let’s not forget what spring cleaning is really all about: out with the old, in with the new! Revitalizing a living space, wardrobe or hairstyle can have a wonderful effect on your mood. Even if those cloudy skies and rain storms linger until May, creating a fresh and vibrant atmosphere at home or work can make you feel more content and productive. So, shake off that last bit of sleep from your winter hibernation. Spring is here!
Theresa Tanner
managing editor March/April 2018
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