Monday, March 2, 2026

The Great Thaw: Clearing Space in the Heart

There is a specific kind of magic that happens in March. It’s in the sound of eaves dripping as ice finally loses its grip and the sight of that first, stubborn bit of green pushing through a patch of frozen mud. We call it "The Thaw." It’s messy, it’s a bit muddy, but it’s the only way to get to the flowers.

But as we open our windows to let the crisp air in, we have to ask ourselves: What is still frozen inside of us?

Most of us are carrying a "straggler" from a previous season—that person or group who harmed us, let us down, or left us cold. We carry the weight of that resentment like a heavy winter coat we’ve forgotten to take off, even though the sun is finally out.

This month, let’s commit to an emotional thaw.

Forgiveness is often misunderstood as a "hall pass" for bad behavior, but in reality, it’s a gift you give yourself. To forgive is to simply acknowledge that you are tired of carrying the cold.

• Forgiveness isn't Reconciliation: You can forgive someone and still decide they don't belong at your dinner table.

• Release the Debt: Forgiveness is deciding that you’re no longer waiting for an apology that may never come. You’re balancing your own books so you can move forward unburdened.

• Choose Your Energy: Why give a "winter memory" any more of your "spring energy"?

As the ground softens this month, let your heart soften too. Not because they deserve the grace, but because you deserve the peace. Let the resentment melt away with the rest of the slush, making room for the new growth that’s been waiting just under the surface. 

Love ya!  Bye for now...xoxo