5 Reasons to Emerge in Spring from Your Hibernation

Isn’t it time?

The temperatures are warming.

Daylight fills more hours than darkness does.

It is time to get outside.

I love spring because it brings people out of winter hibernation, especially in areas of the world that are cold and snowy. Yes, there are wonderful activities for those who like ice and snow, but spring is life-giving.

Here in my little piece of the universe, spring breathes life back into the First Friday Event downtown and draws people to the various farmer’s markets. When I first moved to Southern Middle Tennessee, I realized that there were two seasons: winter season and festival season. There isn’t a weekend where you can’t find some type of festival within a 50 mile radius: Daffodil Day, GuitarFest, Tulip Fest, Cherry Blossom Festival, Mule Day Festival, Cornbread and Moonshine Festival, and so many more.

5 Reasons to emerge from your winter hibernation

#1. Fresh spring air is good for your lungs and your spirit.

I get it. You might have allergies to all those blossoming trees, emerging flowers, and ground pollens, but if you watch for the days where the allergens are low, you can open your home to replace the stale…