As we move through the cosmic moment in the universe when we are exactly halfway between winter and summer, let's take a moment to celebrate that Spring is here! It’s like the hump day of the year, when everything starts to feel a bit more hopeful and optimism is easier to tap into. There really is something to the phrase “spring is in the air” because you can feel that vibration of change around and within you. Now is a good time to harness that energy and start taking action toward living a life that lights you up!

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Anticipate & Prepare

Winter can feel really long here in Michigan, when the sun doesn’t make an appearance for days. I certainly make a point to have my fun with playing in the snow and moments of hygge that the season can bring, but sometimes we need a reminder of the beauty to come. As preparation help make the anticipation of this day even better, last fall I bought a bag of paperwhite bulbs to have for bringing a bit of cheer to the post-Christmas time lull. Various life moments distracted me and I didn't start them until mid-February (and round 2 this week).

When I opened the bag, they were already starting to sprout, striving to grow no matter what.

But in that environment, they weren't going to thrive. And their growth efforts weren't being appreciated.

A quick move to putting them in a container with water and sunlight was all it took for them to flourish.

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Know yourself

You are like the paperwhite bulbs.

Your inner magic is inherently within you and is using everything its got to share it with the world.

A couple simple, abundant, resources like water and sunshine and it THRIVES!

Generally we make things SO MUCH HARDER than they need to be. Our inner courage is feeling weak. Our mindset falters and sees every doubt with a kernel of false truth. We invent all kinds of excuses and roadblocks to hold us back from living a life that lights us up.

Neglecting to give ourselves a couple basic elements to flourish. Sabotaging our growth by-

• opting for zoning out in front of a screen instead of taking a walk or reading a book​

• over-stressing our minds instead of taking a moment to anticipate & prepare for our upcoming needs

• bottling up feelings instead of journaling or talking them through with a trusted partner

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It's the Season to Flourish!

This week, make a promise to yourself to-

• notice when you are self-sabotaging yourself

• pause and reflect why

• pivot and do the thing that will help you start to bloom, including raising your inner vibration

Use the Firefly Scout Intention Tracker to help you see the evidence of your progress.

Go Inward

What is something simple you can do to help you start flourishing?

Is there something you can change in your environment?

Are you fueling yourself with the right things?

What season are you in? What is your inner spirit telling you it's time to do?

Use this prompt to help you notice where you are holding yourself back from living a life that lights you up.

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This week, buy yourself some flowers or a plant or spend some quality time in nature. Really contemplate all the different challenges each plant had to overcome just to make it this far.

And make a promise to yourself that you be your own best gardener, giving your magic the simple ingredients it needs to bloom!

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Stephanie Rose is a mom, wife, business owner and a forever student in finding ways to know herself better. She acts as guide for your own journey, sharing insights, tools and practices to help you remember your magic and live a life that lights you up. Sign up for her newsletter and check out her free resources.

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