Being Made New
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Why Spring Might Be the Best Time to Begin Again. What if the best time to begin again isn't January 1… but right now?
[quote:And suddenly you know: It's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings. — Meister Eckhart]
Have you ever noticed how different the world feels… almost overnight? Have you ever felt your energy come back before you even knew why? Have you ever looked at your life and thought, maybe I could try again? What if the best time to begin again isn't January 1…
…but right now?
A few years ago, I had one of those winters. You know the kind. Busy. Full. Productive on paper… but if I'm honest, a little heavy. I was showing up. Doing the work. Leading well. Being a dad, a husband, a friend. But something felt… stuck. Not broken. Just quiet. Like a part of me had gone dormant.
Then one Saturday morning, I found myself outside earlier than usual. Coffee in hand. Still cold enough to see my breath. And I noticed something I had not realized was the time for... tiny green buds. On branches that looked, just weeks before, completely lifeless. And I had this thought I couldn't shake: How does something that looked dead… come back to life like that?
The Science of Starting Again
It turns out, spring isn't just poetic. It's powerful. Studies show that as daylight increases, our bodies produce more serotonin and dopamine—chemicals that impact mood, motivation, and focus. Some research suggests mood and energy can improve by up to 20% during the transition into spring.
Even more interesting?
A study from the University of Chicago found that people are significantly more likely to start new habits, set goals, and take action during what researchers call "temporal landmarks"—moments that signal a fresh start. Spring is one of the biggest of those.
Which might explain why:
- Gym attendance spikes in March and April
- People are more likely to start new projects
- Creativity and optimism both trend upward
And here's the kicker… Nearly 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February. Maybe it's not because we lack discipline. Maybe we've just been trying to start in the wrong season.
[quote:No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. — Hal Borland]
What Spring Knows That We Forget
Spring doesn't force anything. It doesn't rush. It doesn't apologize for starting small. It just begins. Quietly. Consistently. Faithfully.
And before you know it… everything changes.
I remember another moment—this time with one of my kids. We were in the backyard, and they were frustrated trying to plant something. (Honestly, I don't even remember what it was… probably tomatoes or something we'd forget to water in July.)
They looked at me and said, "Dad, how do you know if it's working?" And I gave the most honest answer I had: "You don't. Not right away."
You plant. You water. You wait. And trust that something is happening you can't see yet.
Maybe That's Where You Are
Maybe nothing feels "new" yet. Maybe you're still in the waiting. Maybe you've been doing the right things… and not seeing the results. That doesn't mean nothing is happening.
It just means you're in the part of the story that doesn't get celebrated.
[quote:The beautiful spring came; and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also. — Harriet Ann Jacobs]
What If You Let This Be Your Spring?
Not the world's version. Yours. Not a complete life overhaul. Just a beginning.
Try This
If spring really is an invitation, here are a few simple ways to step into it:
1. Start one small thing. Not ten. Just one. A conversation. A habit. An idea.
2. Clear one space. Your desk. Your calendar. Your mind. Make room for what wants to grow.
3. Go outside more than you think you should. Seriously. Nature has a way of resetting perspective faster than almost anything else.
4. Give yourself permission to be new at something. You don't have to be good yet. You just have to begin.
A Personal Note
This spring feels different for me. Because something that started as a small idea… is finally real. After months (and honestly years) of writing, questioning, editing, and more coffee than I'd like to admit… The book is officially in print.
That sentence still doesn't feel normal to say. Being HumanKind has always been more than a title to me. It's a way of living. A reminder that we're not just here to do more… but to be more present, more intentional, more kind.
You can preorder at the website. But for now, I just wanted to pause in this moment. And say thank you. Because no book is written alone.
So Let Me Ask You Again
What's waiting to grow in your life? What have you been putting off… not because you can't do it... but because you haven't given yourself permission to begin?
[quote:Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is. — Jessica Harrelson]