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Summary

The website content celebrates the arrival of spring, encouraging readers to embrace the season's renewal, participate in festivities, and engage in outdoor activities while also highlighting a photography and writing contest organized by Dancing Elephants Press.

Abstract

The website content is a vibrant ode to the spring season, emphasizing its role as a symbol of hope, renewal, and the beauty of change. It describes the awakening of nature, the vibrant colors, and the joy that spring brings, especially in the context of the Indian subcontinent. The content encourages readers to step outside, soak in the sun, and appreciate the rejuvenating aspects of the season. It also suggests de-cluttering one's home and life, taking care of health amidst the seasonal changes, and staying active. The article further highlights the importance of hydration, healthy eating with fresh vegetables, and listening to the sounds of nature. It concludes with a reminder of the transient beauty of spring and introduces the DEP Spring Contest, inviting readers to engage with the community through photography and writing.

Opinions

  • Spring is seen as the most positive season of the year, bringing hope and a sense of renewal.
  • The content expresses that spring is a time for plans, projects, and new beginnings.
  • It conveys the idea that spring is a season for de-cluttering, both physically and metaphorically.
  • The author believes that spring is the ideal time to focus on health, including getting enough sunlight for Vitamin D and being cautious about springtime allergies and flu.
  • The article suggests that spring is a perfect opportunity to be more physically active and to shake off the sedentary lifestyle of winter.
  • It emphasizes the importance of a colorful diet rich in fresh vegetables to maintain health during spring.
  • The content reflects a deep appreciation for the sensory experiences of spring, such as the sounds of nature and the visual beauty of blooming flowers.
  • The author expresses gratitude and well-wishes to the DEP community and encourages readers to participate in the ongoing contest for a chance to win prize money.
  • The article concludes with a personal note from the author, inviting readers to explore their work on Medium and to connect via email.

PHOTOGRAPHY, NATURE, INSPIRATION

Spring- A Beautiful Reminder of How Charming is the Change!

DEP Spring Contest

That is one good thing about this world … There are always sure to be more springs- L.M. Montgomery [Photo by ©️Sanghita Pal]

The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day He created Spring- Sir Bernard Williams

The entire world wakes up to hope in Spring. Yes, I’m talking about the season Spring. Mother Nature reminds us to renew our soul while looking around. And it is the hope that probably makes spring the most positive season of the year.

You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming- Pablo Neruda [Photo by ©️Sanghita Pal]

In tropical climate as in India, the short-lived Spring normally extends from mid-February to April/May. There are sights, sounds, smells and flavors bursting everywhere you set your eyes. There is vibrance and colors in the natural world.

Spring is the time of plans and projects- Leo Tolstoy [Photo by ©️Sanghita Pal]

The plants, trees, shrubs put forth new leaves and the gardens charm the eyes with a host of beautiful flora and fauna.

No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow- English Proverb

It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart- Rainer Maria Rilke [Photo by ©️Sanghita Pal]

Embrace Hope and Festivity

Spring beacons hope inviting us back to nature, fills our sails with warmer winds and lifts our spirits. It brings joy and happiness to everyone’s heart, as it is the season of festivals and weddings.

Blossom by blossom the spring begins- Algernon Charles Swinburne [Photo by ©️Sanghita Pal]

The Indian harvesting festivals like Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Vishu, Baishakhi, Bhogali Bihu etc. and other festivals like Good Friday, Easter Sunday etc. are celebrated to mark the arrival of spring.

Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush- Doug Larson [Photo by ©️Sanghita Pal]

Go Out

Soak in the Spring Sun as much as possible. Let the Sun in with loads of and fresh oxygen and Vitamin D good for good skin health.

Oh, Spring! I want to go out and feel you and get inspiration. My old things seem dead. I want fresh contacts, more vital searching- Emily Carr [Photo by ©️Sanghita Pal]

Clean Time

Springtime is also de-cluttering time. Clear off the unnecessary stuff, or less important things from home. Maybe you can donate your old things to some orphanage or old homes. Plan a “Clean Home” drive too😊.

Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm- John Muir [Photo by ©️Sanghita Pal]

Take Care

Take care of your health. Spring does bring in lot of pollens floating in air and flu. If you are sensitive, be careful.

I enjoy the spring more than the autumn now. One does, I think, as one gets older- Virginia Woolf [Photo by ©️Sanghita Pal]

Get Moving

Shake off that extra fat you have gathered during winter. It’s time to be agile and kicking. So what are you waiting for? Get your SELF moving, yeah!

Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!- Robin Williams [Photo by ©️Sanghita Pal]

Watch Your Plate

The season is full of fresh vegetables. Add as much color to your plate as you think to be. Eat fresh, remain healthy.

Spring won’t let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again- Gustav Mahler

A kind word is like a spring day- Russian Proverb [Photo by ©️Sanghita Pal]

Listen

Listen to the sound of nature. The birds chirp, the wind gently flows by, the leaves whistle. Register and feel grateful. Everyone is not that lucky as you are.

The beautiful spring came, and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also- Harriet Ann Jacobs [Photo by ©️Sanghita Pal]

Focus On

This season brings in a new sense of hope and optimism. and offers us the opportunity to emerge from hibernation. The Spring is most notable for its rejuvenating and joyful nature.

In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours- Mark Twain [Photo by ©️Sanghita Pal]

Stay Hydrated

Needless to say, you go out more, you work out, you require more water to keep yourself hydrated. So stay hydrated even if you don’t feel like drinking water. Don’t forget this.

The first blooms of spring always make my heart sing- S. Brown [Photo by ©️Sanghita Pal]

Enjoy

Early in the spring, the Earth’s axis tilts with respect to the Sun. Likewise, the length of daylight in particular hemispheres increases. Moreover, a warm climate results in the advent of new plants in the hemisphere.

So enjoy the magical nature in varied colors and hues and create beautiful memories.

That is one good thing about this world…there are always sure to be more springs- L.M. Montgomery [Photo by ©️Sanghita Pal]

No matter where you are, Spring is arguably the best season of the year. The season of spring represents youth, love and hope bringing with it happiness and joy. The climate is most pleasant during this time. It is indeed regarded as the king of seasons.

Spring will come and so will happiness. Hold on. Life will get warmer- Anita Krizzan

Here are the details of the ongoing contest and the future ones initiated by DR Rawson - The Possibilist in collaboration with Dancing Elephants Press. Thank and regards for the elaborate post ❤❤❤

To my beloved DEP community, this herd of engraved jumbo on terracota panel overlooking the beautiful spring bloom is just for YOU❤️❤️❤️ [Photo by ©️Sanghita Pal]

Love, gratitude and best wishes Dr. Gabriella Korosi & your stupendous DEP Team — Dr. Preeti Singh, Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles for a thoughtful and beautiful space. Much love and warmth to the fraternity❤❤❤

A list of thoughtful reads by some amazing writers and poets — read to find more:

NancyO

Christopher Grant

Dr. Fatima Imam

Lisa Precious / Smiley Blue

Umme Salma

Dr. Preeti Singh

GnanVi_Speaks

Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles

Purbita Chakraborty

Leah Lynch

Warren "Storyteller" Brown

Dr. Gabriella Korosi

Despite the forecast, live like it’s spring- Lilly Pulitzer [Photo by ©️Sanghita Pal’s husband]

Thank you for reading. Please feel free to check out my profile. I write about Travel, Photography, Architecture, Food, Nature, Life, Mindfulness, Books and whatever interests me. I can be reached at [email protected]

Wishing you well on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday to my friends ❤️❤️❤️

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