Reaching for the Sun

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

Spring is here and I can actually feel the dynamic energy in the air, can't you? During this beautiful season, transformation is literally welling up from the ground and inviting us to start over, to renew and to bloom. I love the idea that just like sweet little buds, we can also reach out to the sun, make space for new life and unfurl all the dreams and projects that need to blossom in our lives.

Today, let's share some images that can help us manifest warmth, rebirth, transformation and light!

note: I believe you still have time to register for Picture Spring! Don't miss this chance to practice mindfulness and tune in to all the inspiration surrounding you this season. You can also view "picture spring" gallery updates here.

Comments

[Marcie]

Reaching for the sun...taking off and into flight:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=1128

[Darlene]

Oh, happy spring!!
http://www.whimsicalyearsphotography.com/blog/1662/spring-quotes/

[lucy]

o i love the light and expansive joy in your photo! so warm and delicious!

i love spring....when the sheep get their smiles back.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucyloomis/4482502245/

[Deirdre]

Beautiful, joyous photo! So many Anais Nin quotes have been "speaking to me" recently. I think it's time I picked up her books again.

I think eggs symbolize transformation at this time of year, and you could say these eggs are reaching for the light :-)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/superdewa/4485609669/

[Tara R.]

I like how your shot is bathed in golden light, beautiful.

Mine was taken on the beach while I was watching a storm roll in, and for a brief moment, the sun broke through the clouds...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ifmomsaysok/3553668855/in/set-72157623545560111/

[camerashymomma ~ meredith winn]

oh alex! this photo and that quote! it's just what i needed to feel today!
xo

[georgia]

my photo does not necessarily convey reaching for the sun, but my post from yesterday goes right along with the message of yours today...
http://itsjusthowiseethings.blogspot.com/2010/04/its-everywhere.html

[Michele]

I love this. I get a sense of freedom from this and it makes me all warm and fuzzy. Beautiful. =)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/michele_denotter_photography/4481610609/in/set-72157623678683368/

[marina]

Thank you for this post, Alex! You describe how I have been feeling today.
Which is why I have been looking for images of flowers looking at the sun, rising towards the sun:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36167691@N03/4487726784/?edited=1

[elk]

a joy filled photo!!

reaching for the light while remaining still:

http://www.redorgray.com/2010/04/blog-post.html

[Sarah Ann]

We are on the same delicious wavelength today Alex.

Here are my newest Spring manifestation and abundance images, taken at the Portland Farmer's Market:

http://vieboheme.typepad.com/vie-boheme/2010/04/farmers-markets-local-abundance.html

[Brandi]

I pulled my car over the other day to capture these petals reaching for the sun.

[Brandi]

http://bbbphotography.blogspot.com/2010/03/spring-is-blooming.html

[Mindy]

This is a beautiful photo! I love the lighting and the background and the arms spread wide...

[Dottie]

Ooh, this is my first time posting a comment with a link to my pictures :) Nothing too extraordinary. Here is the spring sunshine from my bike ride today. Yay, spring!

http://letsgorideabike.com/blog/2010/04/i-never-get-tired-of-my-bike/

[Alex]

Loving all the spring inspiration, sisters! From sheep smiling to bike riding.... Thanks for sharing all your beauty! It sure brings a smile to my face xo Alex

[claddyjack]

Love this Anais Nin quote - must share it!

[spread your wings]

unfurl - become spread out from a rolled state or closed state - open to the wind and the light.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/autumnsun/4495355816/in/set-72157623654810541/

[merlin]

let enjoy this beautiful time of the year.