The Universities at Shady Grove (USG)

Colors of Spring

April 11, 2025 10:40 am

Hi everyone,
A few days ago, while outside on my afternoon walks, I was surrounded by cherry blossoms and all their varieties. Other spring flowers matched with the vibrant green plants were in sight, and I became increasingly aware of their vibrant beauty. All around me, taking in all the nature as I walked, I kept noticing how many lively, blooming colors were around. Springtime also brings more daylight and sunnier and warmer days with daylight saving time. The sky is a clear blue, and a white shine in the color-filled environment adds more color to the surroundings.

On the times when I am not walking and sitting down, looking at the scenery, I am thinking of how the pop of colors, especially the blooming flowers and glistening green leaves, reminds me of Impressionism; Impressionism is a style of art capturing light and color in brushstrokes, and it looks like dots with bursts of bright colors creating an energetic yet calm and relaxing feel; watching the beautiful scenery of spring is like viewing an impressionist painting.

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Flowers and their different colors hold power over how the person looking at them feels. Not just the flowers but also the bright green leaves and vines or steams, and looking up into the clear blue sky allows viewers to experience the same effects of a flower—experiencing a feeling of overcoming them.

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With the captivating attention of spring, with the luminous colors, sunlight, and warmth causing a relaxed feel, a person looking out might find it hard to stay inside and keep working on the computer, wanting to go outside and enjoy the view because we look outside and wish to be there with the colors. I find this happening to me around springtime. Research says seasons affect a person’s mood, and spring alters a person’s mood positively, representing the height of happiness; there are suggestions for going outside during this time as we desire to spend outdoor time with the energy we feel during this seasonal shift, which is affecting our well-being. Seeing the scenery and looking at flowers and greenery is a mood booster, lifting spirits and impacting emotions due to color association.

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Do not let the pretty season leave you daydreaming and zoning out, distracting you from work and deadlines coming your way. There are ways to combat this feeling of springtime relaxation, and the key is balance, setting time in and out of the outdoors and bringing bits of nature with you to keep that energetic state. Plan out your day to view the scenery and pick a time to take a short walk; if you are stuck at the desk, look out the window for a few moments; bring in flowers and other plants, real or not, and set them around.

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While spring calls a person to stop and relax, the energetic shift and colors should instead motivate a person to keep working while enjoying the outside.