For me, spring has always felt more like New Years than January 1st. Who wants to think about revitalizing, resolutions and new beginnings when you're still recovering from Christmas and the whirlwind of madness that surrounds it. In January, you want to just relax and rest - but when Spring begins you're ready to take on the world again.
There was a time when the start of spring was considered the New Year. The old Roman calender looked at this as the time to start fresh, just as the flowers and plants were starting again.
During spring we throw open the doors and windows, letting in the fresh air. Although today it was a little too breezy for opening all the windows. I use this time of year to sort through those pesky little pockets of mess that have been piling up. I just take 15 to 30 minutes and concentrate on one spot. Sometimes, hectic lives lead to lots of mess around the house. If you look at it all together, you might not want to start. But just picking one section and one spot starts you on something. And with time those somethings will add up. I picked up that tidbit from Fly Lady, a true source of inspiration for those of us who have chaotic lives.
I also run out to the garden in spring, following the same process. It will be time to start the herbs soon, so the beds must be cleaned and readied. This is very important, because many of these herbs end up in our beauty care products.
Now is the time we plan our line for the year. What scents sound sensational? What ingredients seem interesting? How will we combine them to bring our customers, friends and family body butters, lotion bars and skin satisfying treats? It's all a part of the rejuvenation of spring.
You can help,too. What are your favorite spring and summer scents? How do you start fresh in spring?
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