In schools across the country this month, principals will be giving speeches to their students at opening ceremonies about the beauty and ephemeral nature of cherry blossoms. Surely, as we eclipse a year in the pandemic, their words about living in the moment and not taking things for granted ring truer than ever. The past year has been challenging for everyone, but it has also been a reminder that we should cherish the time we have with those we hold dear.
We aren’t quite out of the woods yet, but things are steadily moving in a positive direction and will only pick up momentum. This spring there seems to be a very real feeling of rebirth. While the blossoms take flight, showering you in a pink snow, take a little extra time to soak in the moment. It may be fleeting, but the memories of such things last a lifetime.