For some in the Northern hemisphere, Spring-like weather has just begun. For others of us, early Summer weather is slowly creeping into our forecasts. Some of us may be over our Spring “Drunk” and well into a Spring “Hangover” while others are just starting to binge on Spring. To all of us, I encourage you to enjoy Spring Responsibly.
When I was young, the annual appearance of Robins and Cedar Wax Wings were the first signs of Spring. They would flock to the Chinaberry Trees in our backyard. Over the winter, the remaining Chinaberries had fermented and made great food for migrating flocks of hungry birds. Occasionally, one of the birds would over-indulge and would stumble around the yard unable to fly. We believed they were drunk. I suppose they were Spring Drunk.
The Spring Drunk refers to flying headlong into the newfound opportunities that warmer weather offers. These opportunities lead to sore muscles, strained joints, sunburned skin, and injuries from accidents. They can bring on a melancholy when the sun fails to shine or euphoria when it does. Judgment can be impaired by over-confidence or plain old not-paying-attention. Spring can cause us to miss out on the wonder and joy by a soul that “sloshes” from encounter to the next. We may call it “going with the flow” of the season, but it may look and feel more like a Spring Drunk.
Spring provides a bounty of blessings for each of us. It speaks to our soul of hope and joy. It encourages our mind to engage and remember. It encourages our body to wake from its winter slumber and engage the world anew. Stay aware of the traps that exist and enjoy your spring responsibly.
When I was young, the annual appearance of Robins and Cedar Wax Wings were the first signs of Spring. They would flock to the Chinaberry Trees in our backyard. Over the winter, the remaining Chinaberries had fermented and made great food for migrating flocks of hungry birds. Occasionally, one of the birds would over-indulge and would stumble around the yard unable to fly. We believed they were drunk. I suppose they were Spring Drunk.
The Spring Drunk refers to flying headlong into the newfound opportunities that warmer weather offers. These opportunities lead to sore muscles, strained joints, sunburned skin, and injuries from accidents. They can bring on a melancholy when the sun fails to shine or euphoria when it does. Judgment can be impaired by over-confidence or plain old not-paying-attention. Spring can cause us to miss out on the wonder and joy by a soul that “sloshes” from encounter to the next. We may call it “going with the flow” of the season, but it may look and feel more like a Spring Drunk.
Spring provides a bounty of blessings for each of us. It speaks to our soul of hope and joy. It encourages our mind to engage and remember. It encourages our body to wake from its winter slumber and engage the world anew. Stay aware of the traps that exist and enjoy your spring responsibly.
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