Share Your Opinion: Spring Rituals

Do you enact any special springtime rituals?

Read what YJ readers had to say:

As a middle school assistant principal, I always look forward to the onset of spring. When my students and I return from spring break, I always take the time to remind them that spring is here and that it's time for a fresh start and to realize what they have grown into over the past year. I clean out my desk. They clean out their lockers. And we remind ourselves to keep our school looking as fresh and clean as the world outside is beginning to look with the daffodils blooming just beyond the school door.
—Jason

When the weather starts to warm up, I start doing more vigorous morning yoga as well as switching to a raw fruit breakfast instead of my cold weather breakfast of 'heavy on the veggies' omelets.
—Lerin

My spring time ritual is get out into my yard and work in my garden. It is always so exciting to see the signs of renewal as new flowers and growth emerge from the earth.
—Angela

I always purge my home and habits. Getting rid of clothing I no longer need or want, getting rid of food I no longer eat - clearing the fridge & cupboards of hazardous foods - and clear and clean any clutter in my environment and my mind. Meditation regarding renewals and focusing on the heart are paramount in the spring. I'm starting that new regime today with the new moon and solar eclipse.
—Suke

cleaning out my house and eating light food; drinking a lot of fresh juices and going to bed very early..... increasding on more vigourous yoga practice earlier in the morning
—Elizabeth

My springtime rituals consist of a "spring cleaning" for my closets (donate clothes to a local charity), my house (clean & organized homes, lead to clean & organized thoughts), my body (seasonal fasting), & my mind (developing & reconnecting with my dharma).
—Joanna

I've been eating smoothies for breakfast and lunch for three weeks now—a fruit smoothie in the morning (about 32 oz) and a green smoothie for lunch (also about 32 oz). I feel more energized and no more energy slumps, no craving for junk food. Victoria Boutenko's book Green for Life has great recipes! After a week I was already getting compliments on looking younger, and I can feel how my body responds to the live food energy. :)Other than that—walks on the beach, spring cleaning, getting rid of clutter, planting lettuces and herbs for daily harvesting. Dressing in brighter colors. Intention—to start incorporating toning in my daily self-care. Learn about overtoning and circular breathing. :)
—Irmgard

Light candles outside and give thanks for the nurturing, resting and renewal of winter and welcome the cleansing and rebirth of the earth. Sit in quiet reflection and meditation during this time.
—Nanci

I start drinking herb teas and eating veggies that are known blood purifiers: dandelion, burdock, watercress, red clover...
—Susan

I grew up on a farm and every spring my family would have a "sighting of the first robin" picnic when the robins would migrate back to the area. If it was still extremely cold outside (we lived in Minnesota) then we would have the picnic on the livingroom floor and look out the picture window at the bird feeder. It was a tradition my mom had done as a young girl. Now with both my grandmother and mother gone from breast cancer, I have carried on the tradition with my college roommates and will continue when I have my own family.
—Erin

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