Spring Equinox

I very much work and live in tune with the cycles of Nature..as best I can anyway..it fits me well and was one of the greatest gifts my friend Jaki gave me before she died..she taught me about natural cycles and the possibility of living in sync with Nature and how that would act as a guide and anchor in my life..at times when I feel there is nothing, Nature is the one constant I am always aware of..it's the one thing that never leaves.

Back on the 20th March was Spring Equinox..a crucial time of the year regarding new beginnings..the start of the Earth year, when life starts again after the death and sleep of the winter.

It was very important for me to have my hands in the Earth this day..to feel that connection with Nature and my own life..not to just think about about it, but to really physically connect, as well as spiritually.

I had already meditated on what personal seeds of growth I wanted to sow this year..one of the main ones being to learn to work with what I have and not waste my time and energy wishing for things I didn't have..to be content with who I am and not keep wondering and looking to be someone else..someone prettier..someone thiner..someone richer..someone more confident..all things I have spent too much time wishing for, whilst not taking notice of all the wonder I already am..a unique and beautiful, free Woman.

So, I put on my wellies and waterproofs and went out into the rain determined to enjoy the Earth, my garden and work with what I had..which at first glance wasn't much..

But I got digging and got dirty..and got my garlic planted out..I had begun my cycle and felt fantastic!

I also planted some Honesty I had brought in pots from the other house..I'd sown it from seed last year but it hadn't flowered..this is a picture of the Honesty yesterday..this is really significant to me..