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Summer receives most of the hype, but we suspect that spring just might be the most popular of seasons: mild temperatures, birds singing in the trees, flowers blooming and a sense of rebirth form a rising tide that lifts all moods. Here are some of our favorite things about spring:<\/p>\n

READ MORE: 25 Joyful Spring Quotes to Inspire You<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Tiny Leaves on the Trees<\/h3>\n

Few sights inspire a more hopeful feeling than the first appearance of tiny green leaves on tree branches. It means winter is finally behind us and Mother Nature is on the verge of putting on a show.<\/p>\n

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2. Flying a Kite<\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019re teaching a youngster how to send a kite aloft or enjoying a solo flight, there\u2019s something about a kite high in the air that brings out the kid in each of us.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: 16 Spring Activities for Couples, Families, Kids<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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3. April Showers<\/h3>\n

There are few things more cheering than strolling in a warm spring rain, not to mention the added benefit we know those showers bring\u2026<\/p>\n

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4. May Flowers<\/h3>\n

Even if you\u2019re not a fan of walking in the rain, you surely appreciate the beauty those April showers bring: vividly colored blossoms that brighten spring days.<\/p>\n

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5. Easter Eggs<\/h3>\n

Easter is the most celebratory of spring occasions, and the brightly colored eggs that we associate with that day bring a special kind of joy.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: 10 Acts of Kindness to do for Easter<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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6. Spring Vegetables<\/h3>\n

The A\u2019s have it each spring, as epicures avidly look forward to the delights of artichokes and asparagus.<\/p>\n

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7. Spring Cleaning<\/h3>\n

Many folks find pleasure in a thorough housecleaning, but even those of us who undertake such tasks grudgingly experience a great sense of satisfaction when our home is finally spic and span.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: 10 Eco-Friendly Spring Cleaning Tips for Earth Day<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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8. Spring Baseball<\/h3>\n

From the optimism of spring training to the pageantry of Opening Day and the pleasures of a game of catch in the backyard, our national pastime is as inextricably associated with spring as with the summer months that follow.<\/p>\n

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9. Gardening<\/h3>\n

This most contemplative of hobbies rewards its practitioners with a sense of calm, an appreciation of new beginnings, and, eventually, beautiful blossoms and tasty and nutritious vegetables.<\/p>\n

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10. Bike Rides<\/h3>\n

Dedicated and stalwart cyclists might not let the winter winds and the snow they bring keep them from hitting the road, but for most of us, spring is when we again mount our bikes and go for a leisurely ride.<\/p>\n

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11. Open Windows<\/h3>\n

This is perhaps the simplest of spring pleasures, requiring only that one unlatch the windows, but there are few delights more pleasurable than fresh air wafting into a space where it\u2019s long been in short supply.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: 20 Bible Verses About Spring and New Life<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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12. The Return of Songbirds<\/h3>\n

And opening wide those windows also allows in the cheering sounds of songbirds in the trees. Hearing birdsong can be a reminder that we\u2019re not alone in the great outdoors\u2014or in life. In fact, a study with King’s College London found that being in the presence of birdsong had a measurable\u00a0positive impact on a person\u2019s mood.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: How Birdwatching Can Benefit Our Health<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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13. A Spiritual Spring Cleaning<\/h3>\n

This is the time of year when many people take on\u00a0spring cleaning projects. But since we put so much time and effort into cleaning our worldly residence, shouldn\u2019t we also do some spiritual<\/em> spring cleaning? Many people use this bright new season to open their hearts, let go of past grievances, find self-healing, take up meditation, or draw closer to God through prayer.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: 4 Steps to Spring Clean Your Spirit<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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14. A Sense of Hope<\/h3>\n

Perhaps best of all is the sense of hope that spring brings to us. The chilly winter days are gone and warmer, sunnier days are ahead\u2014filled with so much potential.<\/p>\n

\u201cHope is an active anticipation in the ability to reach desired goals,\u201d says Dr. Steven Sandage<\/a>, a theologian and psychologist. \u201cIt requires a willingness to put energy toward those goals.\u201d One of the best things about spring is that anticipation for the happy days ahead.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: 7 Spring Prayers for Hope and New Beginnings<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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