Spring is a Time for Renewal

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Spring is a Time for Renewal

Many years ago, when I successfully transitioned from my writing pad to my brand new computer I asked my youngest son to look at it because it was not working well.  He took the time to check it out and said: “Your trash can is full that’s why your computer is not working well!”  I said: “Trash can?”, I didn’t know computers had a “trash can.”  In my mind I was thinking about a trash can like I had in the kitchen.  He “emptied the trash can” and the computer went on to function normal once again.

Do you know that inside your heart there is an emotional trash can that has accumulated debris for years? In it you can find sadness for things that didn’t happen, regrets for things that you did or didn’t do, hurts and resentments for the pain that other people caused you, fears that have kept you stuck doing the same thing over and over again, and much more.   With this accumulated stuff in our trash can, we also don’t work as well, just like my computer mentioned above.

Spring cleaning is often associated with house cleaning, but I want to invite you to focus during the spring season on you and ask yourself: what do I need to let go that no longer serves me?  What fears need to be recycled into courage, so I can do what my heart is telling me to do?  Who needs my forgiveness so my heart can be clean and clear to enjoy more love and passion in my life?

When spring comes, we are ready for the new.  Hopefully you have had time this winter to reflect and ponder on your life and the direction that it is going and to make sure that it is aligned with the desires of your heart.  Also, it is important to remember that your soul is always looking for expansion and growth in order to be happy and fulfilled.  Even though you may come to the realization that your life is going well, you may want to consider what are the areas of expansion that you would like to explore further:  Would you like to become really good at something that you don’t think you could do?  Like a 100-mile bicycle ride, a 5K run, or a marathon?  Perhaps you would like to learn how to play the piano, paint, or sing.  Maybe you are curious about other cultures and leaning a foreign language. The possibilities are endless.

Several years ago, I decided that I wanted to be in the Seagull Century and ride my bicycle to Assateague Island and back to Salisbury.  I trained hard, and I had a great riding partner who believed I could do it when I was doubtful. The feeling of that accomplishment was wonderful and that helped me overcome other fears of things I didn’t think I could do. The older I grow the more excitement and renewal I want to bring into my life and spring is a great time to shake off the winter dust.  I hope you join me in the fun.  Happy Spring!  

 
 Veronica Correa, LCSW-C, Owner and Clinical Director

 Veronica Correa, LCSW-C, is a licensed clinical social worker, certified hypnotherapist and life coach.

To learn more about her work visit: www.thepersonalwellnesscenter.com 

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