spring into summer
it's time for the rewards
“Bridge over waters I am jumping off”
Cleansing.
Purifying.
Ridding yourself of what’s been to make space for what’s to be.
What’s just upon the horizon.
Summer.
Winter was long and gruelling. A test of endurance. But here you are. Springing into summer having made it through.
You persevered, and you will be rewarded.
The cold dark nights tested your patience, your tenacity — your spirit.
You tried to relish in warm blankets and hot cocoa, wrapped up on the sofa watching a movie.
But that wasn’t enough for you, it never has been (it never will be).
But still, you persevered, and you will be rewarded.
Spring was fine.
Fresh.
Lambs sprung in fields.
You watched them, longed to spring as they did.
You felt it coming over you, but not quite.
Spring was the start of something new.
But like all things at the start, you can’t quite see the end in sight.
But still, you never quit. You steadily kept your chin up, your head down.
The breezy sunny days helped you through, but still remained that chill in the air.
That chill that reminded you:
You aren’t quite there yet, and that’s okay, just keep going.
You preserved, and you will be rewarded.
Now is your time.
Spring into summer.
Be in summer.
The hard work is done. Your composure made sure of that.
Head down, chin up. Seven months straight.
You jumped off, you cleansed, and now it’s time to take that first breath of air.
You’ve risen to the surface.
You’ve made it.
Winter was a test of endurance.
Spring a test of patience.
It is time to reap the rewards in summer.
Dear reader,
Today it’s going to be 24 degrees in the UK!
And it’s got me in a very reflective mood. I’ve been reflecting on winter and spring, and what those months meant for me this year.
Obviously, we can’t live our lives waiting for summer, but I believe different seasons present themselves in different ways at different times in our lives.
For me, those months were about tenacity. Simply getting through. And that’s okay!
But now, it’s time to reap the rewards of an endurance testing winter and spring, and to relish in summer.
I hope you can too!
Olivia
"The breezy sunny days helped you through, but still remained that chill in the air."
I've been tending to the garden. Still more weeding to do and other bits, but it's getting there and I love it. Last night we had dinner outside as family and I thought, just a cold beer listening to music in the sun will be a charm. But that chill was in the air. Be patient, I thought. Summer is here soon.
Ah, your writing here has captured that energy of summer nearing us!