The Spring Feels
Dear Lovely Reader,
Who’s got the spring feelings? I certainly do.
There’s something about seasonal transitions that I’ve always loved, the moment when we stand right on the cusp of change. That threshold between what has been and what is beginning to arrive. And spring carries a very particular kind of magic after the long, dark slumber of winter.
Winter can sometimes feel endless, can’t it? The darker days, the slower rhythm, the sense that everything has retreated inward. Yet I’ve also come to appreciate winter for what it offers. It invites us to go within, to reflect, to rest in ways that our busy lives don’t always allow.
But I also know that many people resist the seasons. Seasonal living can feel challenging. Our modern world asks us to move at the same pace all year round, and yet nature doesn’t work like that. We are cyclical beings living inside a cyclical world.
I’ve found that the key often lies in how we care for ourselves and how we connect with life during these transitions. When we do that gently and intentionally, the seasons begin to feel less like something we have to endure and more like something we can move with.
And then… spring arrives.
That fresh sense of hope. The changing light. The moment you suddenly notice that the days are stretching out a little longer. The air begins to smell different too, have you noticed that? It shifts from that woody, earthy scent of winter to something softer, fresher, almost sweet.
It’s subtle at first, but it’s there.
And with that shift often comes a feeling that we can finally move again. As though something inside us has been quietly gathering energy, waiting for the moment to stretch and reach outward.
I know for me, much of winter has been spent quietly sitting, plotting, and planning. Ideas brewing beneath the surface. And now spring feels like the moment where I can begin to gently bring some of those things into the world.
But I’m also very aware of the temptation to rush.
Spring energy can feel exciting. It can make us want to leap forward and do everything all at once. And yet there’s wisdom in remembering that we don’t have to burst into full bloom immediately. Even nature takes its time.
So for me, this season is about finding that delicate balance, leaning into the momentum of spring without burning myself out in the process.
On a more ritualistic level, I’ve also been doing a little clearing out. Slowly and intentionally creating space around me. There’s something quite beautiful about that process, letting go of what feels heavy or outdated so that something lighter can arrive.
Even our wardrobes begin to shift. The heavier coats and thick jumpers slowly make their way back into cupboards as we start reaching for lighter layers. (Although I must admit, I will miss my faux fur coat. I’m not going to lie.)
What I’ve also noticed over the years is that every season feels different depending on where we are in our lives. This spring doesn’t feel the same as last spring. And I imagine next year’s will feel different again.
The more I track these cycles, both in nature and in myself, the more I realise how powerful it is to live intentionally with them. To notice what stage of life we’re in, what we’re growing, what we’re releasing.
Spring carries a feeling of possibility. Almost as if time expands slightly. As if there’s more room for things to unfold.
This is often the season where the seeds we planted in winter begin to show signs of life. But again, we don’t want to rush the blooming. Growth has its own rhythm.
So as spring begins, perhaps the invitation is simply to ease in. To take our time with it.
Life isn’t a race.
In the world we live in today, it’s very easy to feel disconnected, not only from nature but from ourselves. Pulled in so many directions that we begin to feel like we’re constantly chasing time. Wondering if there’s enough of it. Wondering if we’re doing enough.
But what if we returned to something simpler?
To the understanding that life begins with us. And it also ends with us.
When we become more intentional, moving forward gently rather than forcefully, we begin to find a balance between action and allowing. Between speaking up for what matters and also remembering to enjoy the life that we’re living.
Spring can bring a certain lightness back to people who felt the heaviness of winter. A little more joy. A little more energy.
But again, gently does it.
For me, I’m actually beginning my spring with a small adventure. I’m heading away on a little trip to visit a friend in the south of France. It feels like the perfect way to step into the season, slowly, intentionally, and with a bit of sunshine.
Ironically, we were meant to take this trip a few years ago, but it never quite happened (thanks to a rather memorable incident on an aeroplane). So there’s something quite lovely about trusting the timing of things and finally seeing it come around.
Sometimes life circles back when it’s ready.
And as spring unfolds, I’m looking forward to watching what begins to bloom, both in life and in the ideas I’ve been quietly holding. Perhaps gently putting them out into the world, testing the waters, seeing how they feel.
Which brings me to a question for you.
What’s one thing you might test the waters with this spring?
Are you feeling the shift of the season too?
And please tell me I’m not the only one who notices the smell of the air changing.
I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Share with me here or on Instagram @thehannahwallace.
March’s solo episode is up, come and listen to my musings for March on the podcast.
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A new blog post up on the website all about spring equinox.
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This week’s card is from Kyle Gray’s “Angels and Ancestors” oracle deck.
This week’s card feels perfect for the collective energy, especially as here in the Northern Hemisphere we’ve just crossed the threshold into spring. As the saying goes, spring has sprung.
There can be such excitement when a new season arrives. The light begins to change, the days grow longer, and there’s a subtle shift in the air that makes us feel like we’re ready to move again after the quieter rhythm of winter.
But as we step into spring, it’s important to remember something gentle: many of the seeds we are seeing now were planted in winter.
And when seeds are growing, we don’t need to keep digging them up to check on them.
So as you move through the week ahead, allow yourself to feel the excitement of the new season, but try not to rush ahead too quickly. Sometimes when we get overly enthusiastic, we pour all of our energy into something at once and then suddenly hit a slump. Instead, think about easing into spring rather than leaping headfirst into it.
Of course it’s wonderful to feel the lift that spring brings. The lighter days, the sense of renewal, the feeling that life is beginning to move again. But like anything in life, it’s helpful to build up gradually.
When we “spring into spring,” we don’t need to jump so high that we end up falling flat. Instead, we can allow ourselves to move steadily, letting things grow and develop in their own time. This week might be a lovely moment to gently test the waters with ideas, projects, or intentions that have been quietly forming.
Move with intention. Take your time to plan things in a way that feels aligned and supportive.
Seasonal shifts can also be quite powerful for the body. As the energy changes, we can sometimes feel things releasing physically and emotionally. So it’s especially important this week to nourish yourself, stay grounded, and spend some time outside connecting with nature.
Grounding yourself in the natural world can help anchor you into the new season in a steady and supportive way.
You might also feel the urge to begin clearing or refreshing your space. A little decluttering can feel wonderful at this time of year, but again, there’s no need to rush the process. Sometimes the idea of “spring cleaning” makes us feel like everything needs to be done immediately, and before we know it we’ve exhausted ourselves.
Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day.
This week carries an energy of balance and temperance, approaching things with care, awareness, and a sense of pacing. Give yourself the space to notice what genuinely wants to come into your life, rather than forcing things to happen too quickly.
Of course, there are moments when jumping in and giving something a go is exactly what’s needed. Intuitively, we usually know when that moment arrives. But overall, the energy of the week feels more like slowing down to speed up.
I often say it’s about pulling things back by about 25%. Not rushing forward at full speed, so that by the time we reach April we’re already feeling depleted.
Instead, welcome spring slowly.
Notice the magic in the air, the shifting light, the flowers beginning to bloom, the subtle changes all around us. Allow yourself the time to integrate this new season gently and enjoy the unfolding of it.
I hope everyone has a good week ahead. Do share this with anyone who may enjoy, it’s greatly appreciated.
All my love
Hannah X