Groundbreaking

Magazine

If it’s ever struck you as odd that the New Year begins in the middle of winter and you've had trouble summoning the resolve to shapeshift into a “new you” while your immediate surroundings beg you to stay in and slow down, take comfort in finding that in many cultures, the true New Year begins with the arrival of spring.

As sunlight stretches longer across the sky, the frost of winter loosens its grip, the earth begins to soften, and new life emerges after a long sleep — nature’s way of telling us that it’s safe to come out. The time is ripe to create something new.

Spring’s power lies in its softness. In the winter, the soil hardens, animals hibernate, and plants go dormant to survive the harsh conditions. Only when it thaws and loosens can the sunlight reach and provide for the roots, allowing for growth. Under harsh conditions, we ourselves might be inclined to reclaim our power by hardening and hibernating, but we can only break new ground when we soften. If the opposite of depression is expression, this spring, we’re tapping into our most expressive, creative, and soft selves.

The Spring Box was designed to support gentle growth and creative expression as you emerge from winter. Inside, you’ll find a Notebook Set to jot down your dreams and an Eye Bundle to help clarify your vision. A few recommended reads for creative growth and a Canvas Carry-All Tote with an embroidery tutorial to get you started. A Set of Glass Tumblers that support homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels and a letter-writing initiative to connect you with others and of course, Gardening Gloves to connect you with the earth.

May this be your most groundbreaking spring yet.

— Alltrue