April; Spring Blossoms

April is a month of rebirth, regrowth, and renewal. “April rains transform fields from plain, to lovely wildflower-filled terrain.” “April is a reminder that something better is always around the corner.” T S Eliot said that “April is the cruelest month breeding lilacs out of the dead land, mixing memory and desire, stirring dull roots with spring rain.” This article is about the blessings of Mother Nature that is shown in the month of April.

The name April comes from the Latin name "Aprilis", but some speculate that the name comes from the Latin word "aperire", which means "to open," presumably because it is during April that most of those beautiful spring flowers open up. In ancient Roman, the month of April was closely associated with the Roman goddess Venus, who symbolized love, prosperity, and fertility. It's interesting to note that the corresponding goddess in Greek myth is Aphrodite, and some historians have thought that the month was actually named after her.

Spring begins in March but blossoms in April as the Sun after equinox starts to show its presence more effectively. April is the month dedicated to the goddess of love and beauty, the one we all know as Venus. It’s hardly surprising then that we dress in more lightweight clothing, are more driven by romance, are more attracted to each other, and this attitude is shown by all animal kingdom during magnificent month of April.

If one is born in April (before the 19th) then you are born under astrological sign " Aries ", and then more often babies borne under the sign of Aries are upbeat leaders.

By the meteorological calendar, spring starts in March; ending on 31 May, and so the April is mid Spring. However, the April is the month of blossoming as nature erupts in all the beauty that reflects through flowers and birds singing together. William Shakespeare has said "April hath put a spirit of youth in everything." John Barrymore said that "Happiness often sneaks in a door that you did not think was open”; however, in April all doors go open embracing the magic of Mother Nature called "Spring".

Although the spring officially starts in March, April is really when this stunning, invigorating seasons starts to feel like it's happening. Formerly barren trees burst into a million tiny blossoms, you get a handful of long, perfect days, and everyone is just in a good mood. Vita Sackville-West said that "April, the angel of the months, the young love of the year." 

 "Here cometh April again, and as far as I can see the world hath more fools in it than ever" is said by Charles Lamb, who might have been stricken by 1st April "Fools Day" parasite. However, Christopher Morley thinks differently as he been quoted "April prepares her green traffic light and the world thinks, 'Go!'. Similarly, Byron Caldwell Smith; said "Our spring has come at last with the soft laughter of April suns and shadow of April showers." 

“There is no glory in star or blossom till looked upon by a loving eye; There is no fragrance in April breezes till breathed with joy as they wander by,” said by William Cullen Bryant and Bishop Reginald Heber said that “Spring unlocks the flowers to paint the laughing soil.” “April was just beginning, and after the warm spring day it turned cooler, slightly frosty, and a breath of spring could be felt in the soft, cold air” is quoted by Anton Chekov. 

Sleep gives us a chance to refocus on the essence of who we are; and perhaps the winters are the Nature's sleeping period and it comes alive in Spring. James Allen has said that “A person is only limited by the thoughts he chooses”, so is the bounties of Mother Nature; its available to those who take time to observe, watch, listen and converse with Nature. Walt Disney has wisely reflected that “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Remember that “You are the creator of your own reality” as quoted by Esther Hicks.

“April is the time to turn over a new leaf” as said by Terri Guillemets. Earl Nightingale has been quoted to have said “We must radiate success before it will come to us. We must become mentally, from an attitude standpoint, the people we wish to become.” Jim Carrey has reflected that “It is our intention. Our intention is everything. Nothing on this planet happens without it. Not one single thing has ever been accomplished without intention.”

اس بار جو "ایندھن" کے لیے کٹ کے گرا ہے

چڑیوں کو بڑا پیار تھا اس بوڑھے شجر سے

“The voice of beauty speaks softly; it creeps only into the most fully awakened souls”

Friedrich Nietzsche

“When the groundhog casts his shadow

And the small birds sing

And the pussy willows happen

And the sun shines warm

And when the peepers peep

Then it is Spring

~ Margaret Wise Brown, from Pussy Willow