February 12, 2013 - Fighting Forward

I don't think in any season we see the sign of change as vividly as from winter to spring. In fact the spring birds were singing in early January. The warm temps of January also caused the flowers to peek their heads through the soil and trees to start budding. I always shake my head and think, "you're gonna freeze when those old winds and bitter temps return. These weeks are just tying to fool you." But NONE of them listen. As I went outcome yesterday the hyacinths are standing beautifully and while I love them, cold weather is about to grab us again. These spring signs never flinch though. Never. Once they begin, it's as if they know something I don't. I can't really count the ground hog as he is prompted by one single moment in time. But the others, they come forth confidently and announce, "It's time for LIFE." Now for me, this is great. It's also great that in them I see a quiet confidence and regardless of how the weather goes. They have had a "taste" of their starting season and they KNOW the plan. They are not afraid to keep pushing forward not do they care that I bring the warning of bad weather returning in 3 days. They seem to be untouched by my "concern." I watch this annually and I ALWAYS wonder,"what do they know that I don't?" So, lessons from the spring announcers: 1) know when it's your season to flourish (for us, our season of health is now) 2) once you commit to LIFE, let nothing keep you from fighting forward. (for us, there may be a bad weigh-in or a spring storm with the hail, but as the hyacinths, you might be down a minute but stand up quickly!) 3) be determined to have your announcement heard (for us, don't be afraid to smile and say, "I only eat foods that bring life to my bodies these days.") 4) be grateful that you ARE choosing health and you can see yourself emerging from death. (remind yourself of the color and sound the spring announcers convey. Your journey benefits you greatly, but I can ASSURE you your fight for life will bless others who may never tell you. It gives them HOPE) These are simply just a FEW pictures we can glean. These spring announcers are not "in your face" proclaiming but they are steady and confident in their resolve that it's their turn to emerge from death to life. That's us. It's our season to flourish. Proclaim well. Be confident that you could be knocked down by a hard rain but you will stand strong quickly and display the beauty of health for all to see. Have an amazing day, PK