The Listening Walk: A Practice for Welcoming Spring
Spring is the season of emergence
Of soft beginnings and quiet courage
It is the in-between—the thaw after the freeze, the seed before the bloom.
After months of inward reflection, we begin to stretch again. We return to the body, the soil, the light. But this return is not rushed—it’s rhythmic. Intentional. Spiritual.
In spring, we’re invited to listen. To reawaken slowly. To notice where new life is already stirring—within and around us.
A Practice for Spring: “The Listening Walk”
This simple practice is an invitation to reconnect—with yourself, with Spirit, and with the rhythms of the earth waking up again.
Set your intention. Before stepping outside, take a breath and ask: What am I listening for today? What might God be inviting me into in this season?
Walk slowly. No destination needed. Let your body find its own rhythm. Let your senses lead you.
Notice what’s waking up. New shoots, birdsong, the warmth of sun on your skin. Allow nature to speak to you.
Listen inward. What is beginning to grow within you? What longings are beginning to stir? What are you noticing?
Close with stillness. Pause for a few moments before returning indoors. Give thanks. Let your breath be a prayer.
Spring is a season of possibility
May you move gently
May you plant with intention
And may you remember that becoming is allowed to be slow