March is the celebration of Spring. But what is often ignored is that March is the rejuvenation of the Equinox – an event that happens twice a year. The Equinox is the opening of Spring – March 21. Known as the Vernal Equinox, the Equinox is the only time when both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere experience the same amount of daylight and darkness – perfect balance.
I love this time of year. Each day awakens me with a little more sunlight, like a light switch that slowly raises the dimmer of a light bulb to full brightness. With the approach of mid June – June 21 – the summer Solstice – the days grow longer and longer until nature celebrates the longest day of the year. This is nature’s pattern of inviting balance to bring out the full beauty of life. For me, this time of year awakens me to achieve balance within myself. To be the best for others I need to achieve my healthy balance first. With warmer weather and less rain, I find joy in outside activities. I aspire to play more tennis, more golf and to bring lap swimming back – an activity that takes a pause around mid October every year. My body literally absorbs the endorphins through exercising, outdoor socializing, sun rays and fresh air. This is the food my body craves.
To further the balance, I create opportunities to read, write, and work my brain with new insights and revelations. Throw in family time, and healthy but delicious recipes (taking advantage of fresh fruits and vegetables), I have attained my much needed balance. Where are you in achieving your personal balance? Each of us are different in what brings us joy and completion. Are you struggling and feeling the void that comes from a lack of balance? Are you feeling stressed – either physically or emotionally? You may also be hungry for the ingredients that bring you physical and mental balance. Consider exploring how it feels to be at your best. Imagine the energy you felt as you lived a balanced life. When was it and what brought you the satisfaction of appreciating who you are? How can you bring this part of you back? Pulling out your inner light to feel complete can sometimes be more difficult than we realize.
If you are struggling to turn up your dimmer switch to be balanced in what is possible, I can help. That inner light is in you. Let’s turn on the switch, open the windows, and rejuvenate the sunshine.
By Christina Dalton, MS, PPS, PCC, EYH Life Coach
Christina Dalton is the Principal of EYH Life Coach. She applies her own personal and career transitions along with several degrees and credentials to provide insight and knowledge into the coaching experience. Christina handpicks her staff, all of whom are ICF credentialed and have unique experiences to create invaluable coaching sessions.
