Today was one of the first truly beautiful spring days in a very, very long time. The excitement in the air was energizing. It felt like everyone became a little more intentional about their day, just so they could get home and finally be outside. Just a glimpse of what’s to come with the better weather.
I know I ran home, quickly changed from my work clothes into something comfy, put on my sneakers, and took my dog for a long walk. It was amazing. This time of year, when the days get a little longer, it feels like we are always running from early morning until late evening. People are out and about, and everything is coming back to life—the flowers blooming along the trail, the grass getting greener. It’s a great time to pause, look at the blue sky, take a deep breath, and think about how you are moving into this next season of life.
This month, the produce we love starts coming to auction from local farmers, allowing us to cook with so many fresh, new flavors. After all the root vegetables of winter, the asparagus and strawberries of spring feel lighter and so appreciated. Eating healthy suddenly feels easier now that we’ve reached this abundant time of fruits and vegetables we’ve been anxiously awaiting. For me, it’s the Lancaster tomatoes. Everyone around me knows that for the next four months, I will basically eat tomatoes in every imaginable way—tomato salad, tomato and mayonnaise sandwiches on Jewish rye (my absolute favorite), tomato focaccia, salsas, and so much more. Everything is lighter, brighter, and I just feel better. It truly feels easier to live a healthy lifestyle during these beautiful days.
Another favorite ritual of mine this time of year is spring cleaning. Opening all the windows to let in fresh air and getting rid of what no longer serves us. Clearing physical clutter is said to lower cortisol levels and improve focus. There’s a great book called Clear the Clutter, Find Happiness that talks about creating lasting peace by simplifying your space—and I believe it. Organization and clarity help us work better, eat better, and continue improving our lives.
Imagine a garden with no organization—I can’t imagine it yields the same results as one that is clear, structured, and thoughtfully cared for. It’s the same with our lives. A good plan that
balances your work and financial health with your movement and nutritional health will lead to a happier, healthier life.
Consistently showing up and making that 1% shift in your habits can make all the difference—hopefully yielding as many tomatoes as make their way to Aneu this summer.
