Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. 21st March is officially the first day of spring and the days get longer and warmer will be here soon. This is the time of year when we begin to long for warmer weather activities. Many of us are contemplating summer vacations, family reunions, to create gardens, trips to the beach, picnics and barbecues, to name a few. For me it is a welcome time of year.
Seasons of Life
Poets and songwriters often used seasons as a metaphor for the seasons of our lives. I like this metaphor a lot and use it in my work with clients. Unfortunately, people often take this metaphor too literally. You see, spring is synonymous with the birth and the winter is synonymous with the end of life. Taken to its logical conclusion, must be extended all the summer of our lives for all costs and winter should be avoided and on for as long as possible. continue reading…
