Today's walk report: Reawakening

 Spring emerging from winter, a "reawakening" because it represents a literal and metaphorical shift from a period of cold, dark dormancy to one of vibrant life, growth, and renewed energy. This transition is marked by both ecological changes and personal, psychological rejuvenation. After months of winter, plants, trees, and greenery "spring" back to life from the ground. Bulbs poke through the soil, buds appear on trees, and flowers bloom. 

Wildlife emerges from hibernation, and animals, such as birds, return, filling the air with sound. Humans often experience a boost in mood and energy, shedding the "winter blues" and increasing their activity levels. It is a time for fresh starts, setting new goals, and feeling a renewed sense of hope.

Spring, a symbol of transformation, serves as a metaphor for personal growth, resilience, and the ability to heal or start over, often described as a "rebirth" or a "phoenix" moment. 

With these thoughts in mind, here are some photographs I took on my walk today. I was looking not only for things of beauty, close up, I was also looking inside myself for that renewed sense of hope.

Sunday, March 8th.

 A monarch on grevillea.

 Peach blossoms.

Santa Ana winds had rolled in a couple of days ago. It was very windy. I held my subjects still a few times.

 Indian plum blossoms.

 California poppies (Eschscholzia californica).

 Anna's apple blossoms. Last year I got a hold of a couple small apples from these trees and managed to germinate two seeds. However, they remain only a few inches tall on my patio table.

 A honey bee on lavender. 

 Oleander buds and blossoms.

 Pomegranate (Punica granatum) fruits and flowers.

 Yellow Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa banksiae 'Lutea').

 Bougainvillea.

 Cactus flowers just starting to bloom.

 Apache Plume (Fallugia paradoxa).

 Ceanothus 'Concha' California mountain lilac.

 Confetti Bush (Coleonema pulchellum).

 Grevillea curviloba.

 Grevillea paniculata.

 Grevillea, notice the bee photobombing in the first image.

 Grevillea levis.

 Melaleuca radula.
 

High vibration go on
To the sun, oh let my heart dreaming
Past a mortal as me
Where can I be?