Birds fly, buds swell, and the sun begins to warm so gently … It is not surprising that many of us consider this time of the year the most romantic: it is sung in poems and songs, it is loved and looked forward to. Why, after a long winter, we dream not only about taking off our down jacket, but also about great love?
Everything has its time
As natural cycles replace each other, so in the human psyche the stages of activity and calmness alternate. And at the level of the collective unconscious, the beginning of a new life cycle is associated with the arrival of spring. Spring is the time when nature wakes up after a long winter sleep, the time to sow the fields. Spring is a symbol of youth, new beginnings, the birth of offspring.
After cold and dark winter days, nature begins to “thaw out”, wake up. And in a person at this time feelings also wake up, he longs for renewal, strives for new impressions.
If we imagine the seasons as stages in a person’s life, then we will see that spring symbolizes the birth of a new one, summer is flowering, autumn is harvesting, and winter is peace, sleep, rest. Therefore, it is not surprising that it is in the spring that a person wants to change something. At the same time, we have more energy for accomplishments, because the sun shines brighter, and daylight hours last longer.
Hormones of the sun and light
In winter, we see a “chronically” gloomy sky above us, and in spring, the sun finally peeks out from behind the clouds, and its light has a good effect on our mood. The more often the sun shines, the more emotional a person becomes. And at this time, we really want to communicate more with those who attract us. When exposed to the sun, vitamin D is synthesized in the body, and this, in turn, allows you to produce more testosterone and less melatonin. Our libido reacts to these changes instantly: that is why in the spring we feel the desire so keenly, which, perhaps, we did not remember at all during the cold winter. Therefore, in the spring, many men turn into «March cats», and women crave attention more.
Happiness hormones – serotonin, endorphins and dopamine – are also produced more actively. When these hormones take over us, we can feel an unprecedented spiritual uplift. There is a downside to this storm: once in its epicenter, we become more prone to rash, spontaneous actions. And when the “system” of control is weakened a little under the influence of hormones, it is much easier for us to fall in love.
Feel like a part of nature
Nature itself in the spring is in the grip of romance. Looking at how it wakes up, watching how rivers thaw, buds swell and flowers bloom, we cannot remain indifferent and feel ourselves an integral part of what is happening.
This is especially acute for people who are close to romantic views on life. They have new hopes, aggravated desires, ponies behave more playfully than usual. Their mind seems to be a little darkened, the soul sings, and the heart opens up to new adventures.
How can we take advantage of all the opportunities that this great time gives us? Spring gives us inspiration and strength that can be spent not only on love, but also on creativity, solving creative problems, creating new projects. Therefore, do not waste a minute: enjoy spring, open your heart to others, and may spring give you many new opportunities!