Light, dark, light again

And then, the seasons shifted 🌻

Hello friend!

Happy Equinox!

Just in case you needed it, here is a reminder that the only permanent thing is change.

Even here in the heart of the city, where cars, tourists, and cockroaches are more abundant than trees and greenery, amidst these gray rainy days, I noticed many blooming trees. I am not sure if I first saw the blossoms or if I first, sneezed. 🫠

Regardless, if you’re in the northern hemisphere, Spring is here! Even the barn swallows have returned from wintering in Northern Africa, reclaiming the nest they’ve had below my bedroom window (previously my mother’s) for over seventy years.

I’ve mentioned this before, but, I feel like if we lived by the rhythms of Nature and not Capitalism, this should be when we wish each other a Happy New Year.

It is a moment to pause and evaluate how far you’ve come, because trust me, you have. A time to celebrate your triumphs, your people, your abundance. A time to reevaluate what seeds you want to continue watering into the new season and give thanks for what you no longer need before you put it down.

Spring is the season of rebirth, of longer and warmer days, of reminding yourself of your values and who you truly are.

Time to frolic, to dance, to sing, to draw, to write. Time to reconnect with your creativity.

Doodles from this week

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Exercise for the Seasonal Shift

If you’re ready to start this season with more intention, I invite you to grab a pen and paper or your fancy journal, make a cup of tea or coffee, and ask yourself one of the following questions, letting yourself free write for 10 minutes or until you complete three pages.

• How do you currently respond to change in your life? Are there any practices (yoga, meditation, or other) that help you navigate transitions with more grace?

• Spring is a season of blossoming. What brings you joy, and how can you intentionally nurture more of it in your daily life? Consider how movement, breath, or creativity might play a role in expanding that sense of abundance.

• If you were to align your life with the natural cycles of the Earth rather than societal pressures, what intentions would you set for this season? How can you integrate small, sustainable rituals that honour these intentions?

• Spring invites you to reconnect with who you truly are. When do you feel most aligned with your authentic self? What practices help you return to that sense of inner knowing and presence?

Nature moves in rhythms—expansion and contraction, growth and rest. Light, dark, and light again.

Growth is a process that unfolds in its own time, just like the seasons. Give yourself permission to embrace both expansion and rest, to release what no longer serves you, and to nurture what truly matters. In this season and in all the seasons to come.

More daily doodles

If you're feeling inspired to bring this energy into your creative work, join me today for a productivity livestream right here on Substack, 16:00 CET / 11 am EST or Friday at 13:00 CET/ 8 am EST on Insight Timer.

I’ll be working on the final draft of my novel, I have 40 days and am feeling really good with my progress!

Bring your own project (writing, journaling, studying, working, or diving into any project that is important to you) and let’s create together.

And if you'd like to welcome Spring and explore these prompts even further in community, I invite you to join our gathering on Saturday at 16:00 CET / 10 am EST, where we’ll reflect, share, and hold space for this seasonal shift. Let’s welcome spring with presence, intention, and a little bit of magic.

And just in case you’re in need of a bit of music, here is the playlist I’ve been jamming to on my daily walks. Let me know if you find a track you really love!

Until we meet again pause often, breathe deeply, and be kind - especially to yourself.

Much love,

Laia

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