It’s difficult to imagine Spring when there is still snow on the ground. I have yet to see any of the tell tale signs that a change in season is approaching; no buds, no new shoots. Blue skies alone do not a Spring day make.
Spring is in hiding, and along with it, my inspiration.
Spring is a time of new beginnings; fresh and exciting; young and vibrant.
But, with Winter still holding us in its icy grasp, the opportunities of Spring seem very far away.
Perhaps this is just an excuse on my part; a way to hibernate a little longer! A way to delay; to procrastinate before committing to any new projects.
My mind is still fuzzy with snow; slowed by freezing temperatures; reluctant to plan. This long, cold winter has left me tired and lethargic.
But, Spring cannot be far away now! Longer days; sunshine; warmth; light. The sun on my face, reinvigorating and replenishing.
It is time for colour to return; for the vibrant greens and happy yellows to reappear and brighten our days; for splashes of pinks and purples and reds to make us smile.
Spring will be all the more welcome this year; it will be appreciated and enjoyed. Celebrated.
It will inspire!
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. Anne Bradstreet
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Every day I keep hoping for spring to come…but now I’m just pretending in my head it is even though my hands are freezing.
I should take a leaf out of your book :) I’ve just struggled a bit this week, with yet more snow!
How frustrating it must be, reading all of our blogs and seeing the sunshine, buds and daffodils while you still await it’s arrival. It’ll be with you soon, I’m sure x
I really hope so!
Let us just hope we have some lovely sunshine to make up for the miseries of winter.
I’m sure we will, and this will all be a distant memory soon :)
It certainly has been a long winter hasn’t it, I feel like I’m in a permanent state of suspense now as I wait for those first signs of spring, fingers crossed it won’t be long now.
I have everything crossed :)
I feel for you having such a long winter. I love snow but only in the lead up to Christmas! I hope that the warmer weather comes your way very soon :-)
I know once we move in to spring, we very quickly move to summer and it will be lovely, but I really am done with the snow now :)
I have friends who have been living in New York for the past two years and they have just a couple of weeks ago moved back here – sounds like they have timed that move really well!! Good choice of prompt this week Sara – I’ve really enjoyed reading about everyone’s aspirations for the new season.
Thank you Samantha x I’m glad you enjoyed #ThePrompt – reading everyone else’s posts has put me in a rather more positive frame of mind :)
Hope you get some warmer weather soon over in the US. In the UK it’s a lot warmer already and so much easier to feel enthusiatic about everything x
A little bit of sunshine and warmth make all the difference :)
I’ve seen glimpses of spring this week but not enough to make me think it is here to stay #BlogClub
I’m looking forward to seeing some signs here!
Just think how lovely those first signs of Spring will be when they finally arrive. Hope you are keeping warm.
They will be all the more special, you’re right x
Hopefully it wont be long now!!
Oh, I really hope so :)
I’ve always thought lots of snow would make winter better, but my Canadian friend who grew up near Toronto assures me that’s not the case! I hope it clears soon and you have your warm sun and inspiration x
Thank you! It’s nice for a week, then it just gets in the way :)
I’m so ready for spring to arrive – I thought we were getting there a week ago when the sun was out but now we’re back to howling gales and pouring rain! It must be hard having snow still, although I was a bit sad we didn’t get any snow this year. There’s still time I suppose – I’m sure you know that anything is possible with the Scottish weather!
Oh yes, I wouldn’t be surprised by snow in April :)
Here’s hoping that it’s just around your corner and you get your ‘spring’ and your ‘zing’ back! :)
Here’s hoping :)