The Great seasonal reset

Day 27 on Winter's Last Hurrah. Don't forget the Heart Leap writing hour at 9am.

It happens every year.

One minute, you’re wrapped in seventeen layers, debating whether it’s socially acceptable to hibernate, and the next, you spot the first daffodil and suddenly believe in life again. Winter is on its way out, and spring—glorious, unpredictable, slightly chaotic spring—is creeping in.

There’s something about this time of year that stirs up a mix of relief and restlessness. The days are (finally) getting longer, the air smells a little less like “just survived a storm,” and there’s a collective feeling of waking up. But while nature is effortlessly unfurling into a new season, we might still be stuck in winter mode—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

In Alnwick, we’re about to celebrate the beginning of a new season with a town wide festival (www.alnwickstoryfest.com) It’s a fantastic way to celebrate the end of Winter darkness and to welcome in creative rush of Spring.

BUT….before we rush headlong into spring cleaning, ambitious goals, and ill-advised attempts to garden, let’s pause. This is a transition season, and transitions deserve attention. What do you want to carry forward from winter? What are you ready to leave behind? How do you want to step into the new energy of spring?

Journal Prompt: The Great Seasonal Reset

Imagine winter as a chapter in your personal story—what has this season taught you? Now, picture spring as a fresh page. How do you want to fill it? What do you want to invite in—new habits, new adventures, a new sense of ease? Write it all down. This is your season shift, your chance to set the tone before spring truly takes over.

So take a deep breath—smell that? It’s not just damp wool and leftover Christmas candles. It’s the promise of something fresh. Winter, we thank you for your cozy moments, but it’s time to move forward. Let’s get ready for spring