Spring is here giving us some good ol' D!

    Hello and welcome to my first impressions of this year's spring!

... let's get out of the seasonal depression!

It has been a long, dark and lonely winter. Corona made it worse for most of all. The opportunities to meet people, to meet family and friends during the holidays, to just go out and eat at a restaurant or go shopping at a mall were not available for many. I, for my part am familiar with being alone and staying at home. But the gloomy winter days still take a toll on my mental health, every single year, as my depression gets worse in the cold and dark season.

That is why my mood is always skyrocketing as soon as the first warmer, sunnier spring days come around. Please do not get me wrong, I would not say that my depression is gone, not even in summer. But the warm rays of sunlight are soothing for my mind and I can let go of the winter's nadir. Although I struggle a lot with thoughts of hopelessness and worthlessness, spring is usually the season for me to just implement a little bit of positivity into my days.

If you are looking for a little bit of an inspiration to enjoy the first rays of sunlight please keep reading!

    Uplift your mood by following self-care routines

Receiving the little bit of extra vitamin D helps me take part in daily routines and to start with rituals based on my interests. I am more likely to leave my bed earlier (or at all), make myself a delicious homemade vegan coffee or go out and enjoy nature. I already shared in my last post that I am currently taking part in a prevocational education scheme. The facility is located in a rather small urban town surrounded by lots of nature and forests.

Daisies - so plain, yet beautiful!

I actually like to spend my lunch breaks with taking a walk through the close-by woods. On the one hand I find it useful for clearing my mind for the upcoming hours of work, as well as for digesting the midday meal. On the other hand though it is a source of inspiration for me, especially now as flowers bloom and bees fly around.

    Photography and spring go well together

Walking through the forest has become a daily ritual for me. I love to capture the beauty around me though, so I often take photos of sprouting flowers and impressive trees. After all I believe that photography is very potent in a season that is full of renaissance and growth. Blooming flowers represent strength, power, a connection between ones roots and the environment around.

Sometimes I wish I was able to just completely cover myself with petals to sense the positive vibes. Just like a bee targeting a flower and bathing itself in pollen. I am painting a metaphorical picture for all of you here, but at the same time I have a real picture showing exactly how I want to feel. A few days ago, on my daily walk through the woods, I was able to capture the beauty of a bee collecting nectar and honeydew. Enjoy the shots!

This bee enjoying a bath in pollen is my spirit spring animal!

Look at that busy bee pollinating a spring crocus!

Pure white spring croci embody spring like nothing else.

How do you feel about spring? Share your own (verbal) impressions down in the comment!

xxxx Aga