In Spring, signs of rebirth and reinvigoration can be seen everywhere. After, what seems like forever, the cold, wet, dreary days of winter begin to subside, and warmer weather, with gentle, kite flying breezes begin to take over. The new buds begin bursting forth, bringing explosions of color back into our world. Birds begin showing in abundance, bringing song to the air, and baby ducklings are seen waddling along behind their mothers. Bar-be-que grills are once again fired up, wafting the sweet, smoky smells of outdoor cooking through the air.
As I sit in my backyard flower garden, sipping a glass of cool, refreshing Green Tea, I am graced with an abundance of these sights, sounds, smells and touches of Spring awakening 
around me. It is a wonderful place for me to relax, meditate, and delve into my creativity. Some of my most creative marketing ideas unfold before me while out in my garden. I allow myself to be taken in by the nature around me, allowing my mind to relax, and the thoughts to develop. The distractions of phones ringing, doors closing, people conversing, and machines humming are replaced by the serenity of the natural world.
While we all play many roles; the employee, the father/husband, the community leader, as well as the many other various hats we wear, I encourage you to take some time to find a quiet, peaceful place in your world. Sometimes, in the beginning, the quiet can be overwhelming to some people. Practice allowing the "head noise" to come in, acknowledge it, and release it to the world. As the internal noise subsides, you can find yourself being overtaken by feelings of peace, and you can then begin to experience the reinvigoration, rejuvenation and growth of the soul.
Have you found a favorite quiet place in which you are able to go to recharge?
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