Saturday, March 20, 2010

SPRING is HERE!

March 20, 2010, is a date that most of us recognize as symbolic of changing seasons. As we welcome spring, people south of the equator are actually gearing up for the cooler temperatures of autumn. What Happens at the Equinox? Far from being an arbitrary indicator of the changing seasons, March 20 (March 21 in some years) is significant for astronomical reasons.

On March 20, 2010, at precisely 1:32 P.M. EDT (March 20, 17:32 Universal Time), the Sun will cross directly over the Earth's equator. This moment is known as the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. For the Southern Hemisphere, this is the moment of the autumnal equinox. SOURCE


What can you do to bloom where you are planted? Despite challenges or circumstances we can all make more of ourselves. I had this feeling of joy and accomplishment today as I was shopping for smaller size clothes. It was like rediscovering myself-my real self. What are you feeling today?

8 comments:

  1. Oh wow! I knew spring was near but didn't realize it was today. Thought it was tomorrow. I love the idea that everything will grow and be green again. What can I do to bloom? Smile at everyone I can!

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  2. Happy Spring to you!
    It's supposed to be sunny and warm today, although the sun isn't up yet. I do plan to work a bit in the yard and then sit in the sun on the patio and read for a while this afternoon.

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  3. I'm feeling satisfaction today after giving my closet a good cleaning and tossing-out. It was long, long overdue.

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  4. Happy Spring! The only way I can tell it's spring is because the mango trees have little fruits on them and the plumeria trees are in bloom. Have a terrific weekend.

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  5. I have practiced "pay it forward" recently and I have felt so good about it and hope that it brings happiness. If I practice small "pay it forwards" as often as I can it will make me feel so much better inside. Its sort of like watching my garden grow...waiting for something beautiful to come from it.

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  6. Wonderful post. I think to bloom where we are planted is to accept life. The world is perfect. We need only find our place in it.

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  7. I am thrilled for spring....smiling from ear to ear...

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