How Things Grow

It's spring, and the grass is finally coming up. Daffodils are starting to bloom in the park near me, and when I look up into the trees, I can see the buds opening up in preparation for the leaves that will, soon enough, be spreading out across the branches as summer approaches.

It is a slow process while it is happening; it is nearly impossible to see the changes from one day to the next. But over time, the changes are huge; the grass goes from brown, to green, to long and green and ready for the lawnmower; the ground goes from frozen, to muddy, to open and earthy, green shoots sprouting up, and growing towards the sun.

And so it is with me. I am beginning to feel more open right now, and realize that this has been happening for a while, but I am suddenly aware of where I was and where I am. There is a change, a warming trend within me, and a great deal of emotional growth. I am open, and accepting, and welcoming of this change. I am aware.