Spring into Your True Spirit
Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!” ~Robin Williams
Each season presents a rhythm or a beat with which coordinates with our natural life’s cycle. This rhythm gets expressed every calendar year, and through various times in our lives. March 20th marks the spring (aka vernal) equinox, where we benefit from the very auspicious event of the sun passing over the earth’s equator. It is probably no coincidence that early Egyptians built the Great Sphinx so that it points directly toward the rising Sun on this day. Likewise, this period will also be a time of letting the sun shine on the glorious edifices which you have built for yourself. Let’s get this party started!
Alas, spring is here, albeit in like a lion. I have to say though, it comforts me that the lioness makes her entrance, because for me, Leo/Lea is the epitome of strength
and foundation. Spring represents a period of new growth in our lives. This is where you literally reap the benefits of the last two seasons. In the fall, you had the wisdom to let go of what no longer served you. You let those leaves drop effortlessly and with grace, choosing what you did not wish to hibernate with in the long, cold winter months. Although winter was tough for most, due to the extreme weather variations, the tragedy in Haiti, and the growing economical “downfall” (I put downfall in quotes, because over the last year, I have witnessed so many people beginning to walk in their dharma and choose to follow their life path due to unstable jobs, etc., therefore, not necessarily seeing the situation as negative) you chose to have faith in the process. You chose to let that barrenness represent the infinite embryonic creative possibilities, and to be comfortable with the fact that during the long nights, and short days, the majority of the transformation was taking place underneath the surface deep into the earth’s core (your core) in a silent, but masterfully productive manner.
Now, dear sapling, your time has come to burst through, forward and upward, to show the world what you are made of and what you have to offer. You are a no-limit soldier marching forward, fearlessly and resiliently, in your life’s purposeful path! From the viewpoint of Chinese medicine, the element that governs springtime is wood. When you think of the attributes of wood, you think of strength, foundation, solidity, stability and foundation. Wood comes from trees which are grounded, and living, and have the innate intelligence to gravitate towards the light. This is you, stretching towards the love and the light, embracing that which feeds and nourishes you, and shying away from that which wilts you (namely situations and people which impart fear-based thinking). There is no coincidence that most lovers unite (or reunite) in the spring. We notice that people literally start coming out of the “woodworks” so to speak, ready to embrace the world again with new life and vigor. After a period of incubation and renewal, the caterpillar emerges a butterfly; untethered and unrestricted by debilitating fear. The warmth and the light of day start outnumbering the dark, thus transmuting a barren landscape into that of a thousand splendid shades of green. This is your time to shine, dear sapling. You have the right to claim and stand solid in your space in this world. You have the right, and support, to exercise your truth. Voice it, share it, show it, SHOUT IT! “Hello world, here I am. Rejuvenated and ready to show off my beautiful flawless leaves. My soul is anxious to radiate.” Now, go on, and grace and bless us, with your true beauty and essence! Party time!
Toolbox*
In order to really take advantage of Spring’s kick in the butt towards new growth, there are a couple of all-natural tools that can help you. Your liver and gall bladder are particularly vulnerable during the spring months. You can reinforce these organs by tracing those meridian lines, and flushing the associated neurolymphatic points (I will be doing an upcoming workshop on this, so stay tuned at http://blog.sproutinglove.com/).
In addition, taking Milk Thistle as an herbal supplement can greatly strengthen and detox a weakened liver*. Another herb which is known for it’s renewal properties is lemongrass. Soaking in a tub of lemongrass, or just inhaling or rubbing lemongrass on the temples or soles of the feet will invigorate the soul’s passion and purpose. (I make a Lemongrass bath salt which is designed to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul and is perfect for the rhythm of spring http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AXKEHsQGKKfuZGdncWQ5emRfMTNjZnNxdGRkOA&hl=en )
You are what you eat, so with memories of winter fading, tender shoots, young sprouts and fresh greens begin pushing their way through the warming soil. Green peas and firm asparagus are at their peak. Plump red strawberries and fragrant pineapples sweeten market shelves. Eating what is in season will help you channel more life-force energy (chi) in the springtime.
Crystals are also a great implement in healing work, as they come from the earth’s surface and are significantly charged for various needs. Like their counterparts in the plant kingdom, the green crystals represent “growth” and “renewal”. Nature is fertile and nurturing and naturally gives in to these cycles of life. Hold onto any green crystal or tape it to your body(moss agate, emerald, aventurine, green calcite or tourmaline, malachite-chrysocolla to name just a few) to vibrate with Nature’s healing properties .
The most important tool that I live by is meditation. In a relaxed state (if possible, surrounded my mother nature and things that are growing) sit and focus on your third eye, and repeat one of the following mantras or a variation that resonates with you: “I move towards the light”, “I grow with my soul”, “I am a no-limit soldier”, “I let the world see the real me”, “I am thriving in my soul’s purpose”, “my path is that of love and light”, “I flourish as I live my truth”.
*These tools are suggestions and are not necessarily a substitute for medical attention.
What this world needs right now is morale…we need to get animated, inundated, motivated, but in a good way. Enough with the depressing news. This doesn’t mean I am suggesting we become ignorant or oblivious to what is happening in the world. It just means we don’t harp on it, have it be in our face, the first thing we hear in the morning, the last thing we hear before bed….all negative news…this infiltrates our dream state, awake state, and everything in between. Oprah gets it. She gets energy. She had to think positively to get where she is today. She endorsed “the Secret” which, along with other faces (Law of Attraction/Abrahams,etc.) which all testify to the fact that, as Mike Dooley would say, “Thoughts become things…chose the good ones”.
So, with all of the negative news going on, that becomes the topic of conversation…and it is contagious. People in coffee shops, the subways, the streets, everywhere lamenting about the shitty economy, there are NO jobs, blah blah blah…constantly reinforcing their truth to the universe…and the universe has no choice but to reinforce it back to them. We know that when you boil it down, there are two “emotions” or ways of living…in love, and in fear. Both are pretty freakin’ powerful, but love is the only thing that is real. Fear is based on hypotheticals..the “what if’s in life. I’m sick of giving fanciful things so much credence and power. For a living, I am an intuitive healer…I work with energy everyday. I try really hard to reverse and transmute energy into love and light…I see how detrimental negativity is to people on all facets of their lives…affecting not just themselves, but in turn, the whole planet! On the other hand, I have witnessed many miracles in the form of shifts of perception, which, in turn, have opened up a whole new Pandora’s Box for people…a box of love…this then affects everyone around them and then around then until there is this exponential chain of love going on….it is so beautiful, and you can almost hear the universe give thanks and sigh in relief…
Each time one person becomes more aware or conscious, it shifts the universal consciousness…after all, we are all connected.
I have many many dreams…we all do. But one that I feel is vital, is to start shifting consciousness and awareness. I want to be a part of this. As Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in this world”. I practice my own tools, tips, meditation, etc. to be as good of a channel I can be for the universe. I know that my decisions and mindset affect the universe…not just me. I know that other people want to be a part of this…they might just not know how…now they will have a show that they can tune into every morning…their cup of Joe becomes a love shot…this is how they will start the day…this will set the mood/stage for their day…inspired, uplifted,and motivated to live in the love and the light…not fear. Please be a part of shifting our universe.
Sending much love and light,
Natalie Berthold
www.sproutinglove.com
