Beginning of Spring (立春): Where Renewal Begins Quietly
The First Turning of the Year
Beginning of Spring (立春) is the first of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms. It marks a symbolic turning point in the year — the moment when winter loosens its hold and the promise of renewal begins to stir.
Although the air may still feel cold and the landscape unchanged, nature has already shifted beneath the surface. Seeds prepare to sprout, days slowly lengthen, and life begins its steady return. In Chinese tradition, Lichun reminds us that change often begins long before it can be seen.
Growth That Needs Time
For children, spring represents curiosity and new beginnings — the urge to explore, to ask questions, and to grow. For parents and caregivers, it is a reminder that growth requires patience, reassurance, and consistent care.
At The Mothers’ Bridge of Love, we see this rhythm reflected in our work with families and communities. Building trust, understanding, and belonging across cultures does not happen overnight. Like spring itself, it unfolds gradually — through listening, presence, and the willingness to remain connected even in uncertain moments.
Renewal Through Connection
Beginning of Spring is not only about nature; it is about intention. It invites us to consider how we nurture the relationships around us — how we create space for children to feel safe and heard, and how families can grow stronger through empathy and understanding.
Across differences of culture, language, and experience, connection begins with small gestures: a conversation held with care, a moment of attention, a commitment to keep listening.
A Beginning of Spring Wish
As this new season quietly begins, may families find steadiness and hope, may children grow with confidence and trust, and may understanding continue to take root where it is most needed.
From all of us at The Mothers’ Bridge of Love, we wish you a peaceful and hopeful Beginning of Spring — and the reassurance that warmer days are already on their way. 🌱
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