Harness Your Energy This Spring

Benedict the Babydoll Lamb.

Some of you might know that my mom’s birthday wish was visiting a miniature Shetland Cow Farm in Virginia where we petted, fed, brushed, and just generally enjoyed some smaller-than-usual and shaggier-than-usual cows.

I was delighted that the farm also had sheep, which is my Chinese Zodiac animal, and one I have a special affinity for. When asked if I wanted to hold a 35-pound lamb I didn’t hesitate to say yes. Benedict hadn’t been sheared yet and he literally radiated warmth while I held him. I understand wool sweaters much more now, and I couldn’t believe how cuddly he was. 

Spring is the perfect season to try something new. The energy in nature is rising (and preparing to peak during the summer season) so you might naturally find yourself enjoying more time outside, seeking sensory experiences, and just generally reaching out into the world. 

If your heart has been harvesting a secret wish, this is a season to grow towards the light and to try something new. 

The springtime acupuncture channels open to the eyes–making spring a time of visionary growth. 

Spring is also an incredibly unstable time of year. We can be tossed around by the wind and the rain and can lose our perspective on what might be next. If you’ve been feeling misaligned with your dreams, consider scheduling an acupuncture session to help settle your nervous system and to get back on track. 

For those of you who prefer a shared experience of nervous system reset, my next in-person restorative yoga session is Friday June 26th at 7pm at Studio 34 Yoga. Register now and get that early bird pricing through June 16th!

My next at-home restorative yoga session will be on a Sunday morning: July 26th at 11am. Come restore with me then have a lazy brunch or lunch in your freshly-relaxed state of being! Details here. 

Last announcement! My partner recently published a series of West Philly photo essays in WHYY’s Billy Penn. In case Benedict wasn’t quite enough for you, check out his adorable essays on Cedar Park Cats, Clark Park Pups, or his exploration of the history of Powelton Village and his highlights of neighborhood businesses in Powelton today.   

Or check out Hanbit’s complete catalogue of photo essays here.