My weekend walk began with a deep inhale while starting down the road of Sendai near Kotodai Koen. The air was crisp and refreshing as the sun streamed through the trees hitting the ground to create a light show. I felt already the transition from winter to spring was unfolding before my eyes.
The daily temperatures were rising, the buds on the trees were blooming, and the birds were coming back to sing when sun rises. The excitement was in the air as the trees, birds and animals were beginning to move. Life had hit pause for the harsh winter. The silence that we all often experience during winter was muted by the sounds of spring. I think the frogs make their move towards the fresh pools to lay their eggs and a week or two you will most likely hear the frogs signaling the start of spring.
It isn’t just the frogs, trees and birds that begin to move with excitement, but humans are also excited to move around. When I feel the cooler to warmer temperatures and sun hitting my face, a kick of energy overcomes me. My productivity, happiness, and motivation increase greatly. It`s time to go back again to my hobby which is camping and taking a deep breathe beside the sea shore. Spring is a time for action. The sun is out, endurable temperatures are here and the leaves will soon show their colors. Go out and enjoy the spring excitement.
JOHN
