Spring is an opportunity for renewal and rebirth—for planting seeds to nurture, and to witness the unending cycle of growth and change. Each waking moment is an opportunity to be born again and when that first bud comes up through the snow (especially on the east coast), we are reminded that it is possible to start again.

For me that means deciding on what seeds I want to nurture in my life and business. Where do I want to put my time and energy? What feels most important right now to nurture and grow?

In the physical sense, I started a garden on my back porch with the help of a good friend. They are teaching me to pay attention to the plants, make sure they are getting what they need to survive and thrive. I can’t just plant them and hope for the best. I am taking this time to ask myself what other areas of my life I want to focus on during this time of rebirth and growth.

Where are you putting your attention? What do you want to nurture in your life?

Spring is also a time to shed old layers, habits, and limiting beliefs. It is naturally a time to “spring clean” our homes and environments. This weekend I felt drawn to clean and purge. I emptied the kitchen, cleaned out the cabinets, and made a giveaway pile. When I was done, I felt rejuvenated standing in the clean, less cluttered kitchen.

Just as we hold on to things, we also hold on to stagnant energy in our bodies often from old beliefs that no longer serve us. I am working on letting go of beliefs about myself and others that don’t serve me or the greater good.

What beliefs do you have that no longer serve you? What ideas or past hurts are you holding on to you that are causing you to feel stuck?

Let this Spring be a time of renewal for you, a time for letting go and a time for refocusing on what’s most important to you.