What Spring Holidays Can Teach Us (If We’re Willing to Listen)

with Mindfulness and Gratitude

Author

Peggy Gleason
April 21, 2025

There’s something magical about this time of year, isn’t there? The air feels a little softer, the days stretch out longer, and tiny green buds start showing up like nature’s confetti saying, “You made it through winter—here’s a fresh start.”

Spring is the season of waking up, and it’s no surprise that so many meaningful holidays happen right now. Easter, Passover, Ramadan, Holi, Earth Day... each one unique, but they all have this common thread: renewal.

But beyond the traditions, the food, the gatherings—what can these spring holidays really teach us?

🌱 It’s Okay to Begin Again

One of the most beautiful gifts of spring is the gentle reminder that you’re allowed to start over. Whether it’s Easter’s message of hope and resurrection, Passover’s story of liberation, or Ramadan’s spiritual reset, the theme is the same:

You don’t have to stay stuck.

Maybe there’s a habit you want to let go of, or a part of yourself you’ve outgrown. This is your season to say, “I’m ready for something new.”

🧹 Clean Out the Old—Inside and Out

You know how people get the itch to clean out closets, wipe down windows, and finally tackle that junk drawer around this time?

That’s not just coincidence—it’s tradition. So many spring holidays involve some sort of cleansing, and not just the physical kind.

Maybe it’s time for an emotional spring cleaning too. Let go of old stories, guilt, or expectations that are weighing you down.

Ask yourself:

What am I holding onto that no longer feels like me?

What would it feel like to make space for something better?

🤝 Reconnect with What (and Who) Matters

These holidays also give us a chance to slow down and really connect. Whether it’s family dinners, shared prayers, joyful festivals, or even planting something in the ground—it’s all about remembering that we’re not in this alone.

Maybe this is the season to:

Reach out to someone you’ve been meaning to call.

Say grace before a meal, even if it’s just you at the table.

Pause and reflect on what truly matters to you.

Sometimes, those little rituals become the moments that ground us the most.

🐢 Growth Takes Time (and That’s Okay)

We live in a world that loves to rush. But look outside—nothing in nature is hurrying. Trees take their time to bloom. Flowers open slowly. Birds return when they’re ready.

Spring holidays remind us that transformation doesn’t happen overnight. Be patient with yourself. If you’re in the middle of a change—or longing for one—trust that it’s coming. You’re not late. You’re right on time.

Here’s Your Invitation

Whether you celebrate a specific holiday or simply enjoy the longer days and warmer breezes, this season is offering you something deeper:

A reset.

A reconnection.

A reminder that you're allowed to grow—and glow—at your own pace.

Let spring whisper to you: “You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to keep blooming.”

With gratitude,
 Dr. Peggy Gleason


Certified Psychology of Eating Coach
Helping professional women transform their relationship with food and body

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🎯 If today’s conversation stirred something inside you… know this:

It’s never too late to dream again.

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