Grow, grow, grow

Howdy gang,

​I hope this email finds you all happy and healthy. 
This time of year is my favorite as everything starts to grow. Maybe you have seen the little buds popping out of the trees or seedlings rising up from the soil. The birds are singing and crane flies are bouncing around the yard and probably in your house, too! All harbingers of a new season.

As we come out of our hibernation to enjoy these longer days and a bit more warmth (although not the last few days but you know what I mean) I kind of feel like there are little seeds that may have been planted within ourselves. Ideas that may be rolling around in our minds just waiting for a bit of sunshine to help them sprout from an idea to action. 

Maybe there is something you have always wanted to learn or a relationship with a person or organization that you want to establish or deepen. Perhaps you want to visit a new place; a restaurant, park or a city. A lot of research shows an increase in well-being when we are learning new things and having new experiences. 
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A growth mindset helps us open up to possibilities and may even build resilience. When things don’t go as planned, we roll with it and know we will learn from the experience. Things don’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. There is even evidence of feeling more positive and less depressed as we grow.

Perhaps this month, just like everything else in nature, we grow. Let’s believe that our roots are strong and ready to support us as we leaf out and maybe even flower. I hope you take time to reflect on this new season of possibilities. What would be interesting and even fun? Take in the warmth of the sun and notice what blooms.

Thank you all for reading and practicing with me. May this month bring us delight as we explore our desires and dreams.
Love and peace,
Chrissy