Gestures on May Day

"With the coming of spring, I am calm again."

Gustav Mahler

There may not be a May Pole for you to dance around today, but May Day can be celebrated in numerous and imaginative ways. Whether for your lovely self, best friends, or neighbors, you can choose to extend the celebration of spring.

Little baskets or small glass jars can be filled with flowers. Attach a ribbon for an added splash of color contributing to the festive state. To trigger excitement, leave the flowers on a door step without any indication of its origin.

Write little phrases like: You are loved, or You are seen, or You are worthy, on random pieces of paper. Attach a string and then hang them from lower tree branches in your park or neighborhood. Thoughtful spring gestures bring calm to the soul.