Spring Laden

Definition of Laden: Weighed down with a load; heavy:

Most people associate Spring with thoughts of rebirth, growth, nourishment, beauty.

This morning as I looked around at all the trees, took in the morning air, contemplated my current situation in life, I determined Spring is a laden season.  



The trees are laden with the buds waiting to burst open. 
The flowers are laden with petals awaiting something to come relieve them of their pollen. 
The grass is laden with the morning dew. 
The air is laden with the scents of pollen, from multiple sources. 
The birds are laden with the morning sunshine hitting their wings, waking them up, causing them to sing. 
I, myself, am laden with the knowledge that yet another pet is getting ready to cross the rainbow bridge. My heart is heavy, my soul is worn, my mind is tired. 

Early Mornings! 

Since we've gotten a new pup (Shiner Bock)I have had the pleasure of several early mornings. Since she was a winter pup we had quite a few early, snowy mornings. But this morning was a true spring morning. Nothing like it. Beautiful sunrise, while the moon is going down. No movement from birds, squirrels or other critters as they are still nestled in their beds. 

The anxious energy of an early rising pup. Realizing that it's the weekend and you have time to soak the morning up, enjoy the time you are given, make a cup of coffee to enjoy on the back porch, update the blog. (LOL)

Early mornings are truly a blessing. A time for reflection, appreciation, meditation, thoughtfulness, mindfulness, training, teaching, relaxation. Who would have ever thought you could cram so much into a tiny little moment. Early mornings.