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Just like the lyrics of the song made famous way back in 1965 by The Byrds titled “Turn, turn, turn Though this song hit national popularity well over 50 years ago, its’ lyrics still holds true in today’s time. If we take a look closer at the lyrics and its meaning, we can begin to understand and accept circumstances in our lives and why things happen. For those in a Season of searching, embracing, or planting, here are a few time pieces that will capture the moment and let friends and families see beauty that is in your life.

If you are resident of California, Spring has brought about some April showers in May but thanks to those rain falls in the past weeks, it brings host to a surge of wildflowers blooming in the hills of Lake Elsinore in Riverside County. This Super bloom is the first sign that Spring is here and is also the arrival of the March equinox on March 20th, both the length of day and night are the same (www.almanac.com). If you are planning a trip out to see the Super bloom, it is a great idea to pack a light lunch and set out to have a picnic while you are out there. For those who are not able to make it out this way west to California, head out to your nearest botanical garden and see all the blooms that are taking place locally.

When the season changes, it is colder outside and there is less sunlight exposure throughout the day, we may experience some form of loss of motivation and have noticed we are not quite ourselves. A big factor that will help restore your body and mind to a an optimal level is by doing a little inner “Reflection” and outward “Gratitude” giving. Find a quiet spot or time in your day where you can shut out all the noise and just reflect on the goodness of your life and how you have been blessed so far with friends, family, work or just the gift of life. Pass on the baton of that joyous feeling by lending your time or giving help to someone who may just need a little pick me up.

Who would of guess that an insect such as the bee can be  the key to making the flowers bloom brightly, producing honey to add sweetness to our food and giving us healing properties to nourish our bodies. It has long been known in history that honey has many benefits but in recent years there has been an increase surge of awareness of the “manuka honey” that is produced by bees pollinating from the manuka bush which is native to New Zealand. Some of the top 10 benefits of Manuka honey sited by Dr. Axe are: May Help Treat Acne and Eczema With so many positive benefits from Manuka honey, no wonder it is selling out and popping up in health food grocery stores and with many online merchants. Try mixing in some in your morning bowl of oats, or blending it into your smoothie for a healthy morning breakfast or just taking it straight up one teaspoon in the morning before your meal to balance and improve digestion throughout the day.