Introduction:
O Wind,
If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?
- PB Shelley
Does the arrival of Spring and an early morning walk mortify your mood? Does it motivate you to commence a zestful day? Does Spring render you hope in life? Answers vary, but seasons and weather exercise an impactful influence on humans for years. Spring, with its themes of renewal, beauty, and nature’s vitality, has always been a favorite subject among Romantic poets. Shelley was hopeful about revolution and a rebirth of England after the nation witnessed the chaotic Peterloo Massacre. The Peterloo Massacre broke out on August 16, 1819. A peaceful pro-democracy demonstration in St. Peter’s Field, Manchester, turned into a tragedy when British cavalry charged into the crowd. Around 60,000–80,000 people had gathered to demand parliamentary reform, as many industrial workers lacked voting rights. At least 15 people were killed, and hundreds were injured.
Shelley searched for hope in the arrival of Spring, where Spring is metaphorically meant for the arrival of peace and prosperity after the turbulence. The regenerative attribute of Spring has inspired generations for optimistic outcomes.
Waiting for Spring is my ever-fixed ritual carried out diligently by me. It acts as an energy drink boosting my performance level. Therefore, walking in the park with Spring capturing the morning essence is my cup of tea. My spring days commence with feeling Spring to the lees. I don’t want to lose a single moment of experiencing the season's vibrancy. Spring embodies beauty—one that can be felt through the senses. As Keats rightly says in Endymion, 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever.' Spring induces joy and optimism for me.
Why an Early Morning Walk?
An early morning walk should be made the priority in life since morning is a very beneficial high metabolic exercise. Walking in the early morning comes up with eclectic qualities. You are able to obtain fresh, oxygen-pumped air directly from the flora. Waking up early is a sign of success and discipline. An ample amount of time comes into your pocket. After a fresh start, you are ready to embark on your day’s journey. Modern life is imbued with pressure, workload, and stress. The body is made to suffer the aftereffects of such strenuous days. Therefore, it is important to take care of the body so as to withstand the modern lifestyle. There is no escape to these times, and if you choose to live a lifestyle not aligning with contemporary trends, survival becomes tough.
Morning walks help maintain physical fitness and improve blood circulation. They improve the working of the mind, reducing stress and enhancing an individual’s creativity. An opportunity is provided by you to observe your surroundings. A work-life balance gets restored in your life. Hence, a morning walk must come into your everyday to-do list.
Nothing is Better Than an Early Walk in Spring Mornings
Waking up early from a beautiful slumber of the previous night is disliked sometimes, yet after accomplishing my morning walk task, I feel zeal for life. I become more grateful to God by rendering an azure opportunity to surrender myself to His aesthetic creations in nature. The thirty-minute walk in the nearby park is a reverie and a delusion aiding in avoiding reality.
Spring is an awaited season across many countries, especially countries experiencing cold, chilly, and snowy winters in Europe and America. Like these countries, I also wait with eager eyes. The season opens its arms with warm, bright, and colorful days. The cold-stricken land, flora, and fauna relish the warm tenderness of the comforting season after the icy touch of winter’s hands. Life is poured into pestilence-stricken multitudes of leaves on the boughs and the corpse-like seeds underground as if they were in their graves.
When Spring blows its clarion, as Shelley says in “Ode to the West Wind,” then the dreaming Earth is woken up from its slumber. Rejuvenation in the ecosystem with buds blooming like flocks to cover the Earth with diverse hues. To observe nature suffused with changes every second of time is a real relishing reward. The season is a total mood-setting agent.
Witnessing lush green covers with dew-kissed grass catalyzes my already good mood. You don’t remember things remnant of stress. You get some beautiful moments where you throw away the distress aside and cherish the beauty of life like Keats. The dopamine in your body gets fueled up, and you start to experience things with new freshness.
On the other hand, my concentration score has increased. Spring mornings do help me in having a clear idea of my day-to-day tasks. Sometimes, after the walk, I prefer to work in the park. When I am left with no ideas, the freshness of Spring mornings helps me obtain new ideas. These little activities have come as a game-changer for me.
The park becomes a hub of excitement with the arrival of Spring. People delightfully come to engage in lively communication via morning walk. There remain no worries to worry about. Observing them also instills happiness in me. People coming from different shades of life and passionately sharing their experiences enhances our understanding of others. It is also really fun to watch them hurrying to their homes and work when Spring mornings extend their joyful conversation. But I am not that good at interacting with others in the park. However, I have a deep interest in keeping an eye on others' activities.
Conclusion
Spring has got a flavored touch among all the seasons. The rejuvenating feature qualifies Spring as unique to other seasons. Not only rejuvenation in Earth undergoes, but rejuvenation of mind and soul for people close to nature occurs. An early morning walk works excellently for people like me who start their day with the embrace of nature. It inspires me to ponder and ameliorate my work and my life.