In Bloom

It is beginning.

They are rising up from the ground, protective and held tight in a bud.  Then like the Anais Nin quote:

And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.

And they do.

The other day was that one, where they started to bloom.  First the crocuses and others will soon follow suit.

At this season I watch them closely, keeping watch for when they start to blossom.  I think it can’t help but invite an unfolding in us too.