On Hope & Possibility
This past week the pine pollen dusted the neighborhood. It was a yellow backdrop to little helicopters raining everywhere. These green and pink winged wonders whirled and swirled off the maple tree in the front yard. Officially called samaras, they are designed to sow. To move with the wind. To scatter seeds of hope and possibility.
By nature I am usually contemplative and introspective, but spring brings out an active and outward energy in me. Spring calls me to my outer landscape to watch the greening of the woods, the emergence of bees, the shifting energy of birds into a drive to nest, and the awakening of flowers and trees. I am not typically much of a gardener, but this season calls forth a strong motivation to plant more native plants in our yard (for said bees and birds). To join in with the rhythms around me.
As nature seeds out, the earth urges us to plant literal seeds in our gardens and figurative seeds of hope in the days to come — trusting the mystery and unexpected delight that will emerge in future seasons.
Today is a day of scattering potential and possibility. After all, spring reminds us that planting, hoping, and dreaming are all part of the natural cycle.
Moved to Stillness
Let the wind gather you—
your scattered thoughts and worries.
Swiftly, gently blowing across your skin.
Quenching it as winged maple seeds
rain on your body. A moment
in motion, yet, still within—
a pause. A call to be right here,
right now. Even as you feel the internal
pull of dirty dishes and piling laundry.
This moment carried by the wind
grounds you in sacred stillness,
while scattering seeds
of possibility at your feet.
~ Stacey Hayes
invitations
~ Notice: Pay close attention to your landscape and notice nature’s seeds that are being sowed this season. Let them remind you of possibility.
~ Note: Make notes of “seeds” in a journal — these could be glimmers that capture your attention, a list of nature’s wonders, creative ideas, or moments of inspiration.
~ Plant: Plant a garden, a flowerbed, or a pot on your front porch.
