Spring Cleaning

After a slightly shaky start, spring has sprung in Atlanta. Although the pollen count here can get so high that it causes real problems for many of us, I think spring is still my favorite season, with its mild temperatures, new growth, and colorful blossoms. I can hardly wait for local farmer's markets to open.

Spring cleaning is also associated with this time of year. Ordinarily, I can't claim that any sort of clean up effort is something I look forward to, but somehow this year feels different. Maybe it's a testament to just how cluttered our home is at the moment, but I'm actually looking forward to letting go of things we no longer need and clearing some space. Our outer worlds tend to be a reflection of our inner worlds, so I plan to do some inner work, as well.

Do you have personal rituals you associate with the change of seasons? Will you be doing any (physical, mental, and/or emotional) spring cleaning this year?