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Spring 2026

What is Spring?

When we hear the word “spring”, the first thing that comes to mind for most people is the season of spring and what it represents. A season of new beginnings, growth and rejuvenation— a time for us to move forward.

Spring is a time when the weather is milder and flowers begin to “spring” up, showing their beautiful colors, filling our senses with all the beauty of nature.

Spring is when animals (including pets like dogs and cats) shed their thick winter fur, and we shed our heavy winter clothing to prepare for warmer weather.

The word “spring” is more than just a season. It has many different definitions. There are also many idioms using the word “spring”. What is interesting is we noticed many of these can be used to define what the season represents.

Here are just a few examples:

Definitions of the word “spring”:

Season: The season between winter and summer

Appear/Originate: To come into existence, appear suddenly or descend from a source

Elastic Device: A coiled or bent piece of metal (or other material that returns to its shape after being compressed, stretched, or squeezed

Elasticity: To act with resilience or “spring” back

Leap: A sudden jump, bound, or leap forward

Idioms:

Spring in your step: A lively way of walking

Spring a surprise: To reveal something unexpectedly

Spring cleaning: A thorough cleaning of a house

Spring for dinner: To pay for someone’s meal

We hope you will put a “spring in your step” and get out there and enjoy all that this beautiful season has to offer! And if you’d like to “spring for our dinner”, well, thank you!

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Coping Quote Corner

This section of E-Cope is dedicated to all the famous, or not-so-famous people who have been quoted throughout history and in present times, giving us little tidbits of life that move us, inspire us, and make us ponder about ourselves, our lives, our relationships, or life in general.

Sometimes, it’s just one little sentence that can make us stop and think and give us the wisdom to find ways to cope with whatever life throws our way. Whether these words are serious or humorous, they withstand the test of time.

We hope you will find just the right quote to help you cope with whatever you are going through on your journey.

The quotes below are specific to winter, and we hope you will find just the right one to help you weather the winter season and warm your heart and soul with all the beauty nature has to offer for each and every season.

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“Spring: the music of open windows.” —Terri Guillemets

“A kind word is like a spring day.” —Russian Proverb

“Despite the heart numbing frost, my soul is blooming like spring.” —Debasish Mridha

“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” —William Shakespeare

“An optimist is the human personification of spring.” —Susan J. Bissonette

“Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm.” John Muir

“Despite the forecast, live like it’s spring.” Lilly Pulitzer

“Can words describe the fragrance of the very breath of spring?” —Neltje Blanchan

“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” —Margaret Atwood, Bluebearde’s Egg

“There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature-the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter —Rachel Carson

“Nothing ever seems impossible in spring, you know.” —L.M. Montgomery

“The promise of spring’s arrivals is enough to get anyone through the bitter winter! — Jen Selinsky

“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.” —Rainer Maria Rilke

“Spring will come and so will happiness. Hold on. Life will get warmer.” —Anita Krizzan

“The deep roots never doubt spring will come.” —Marty Rubin

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• The course is called, “Newly Diagnosed With A Medical Illness? What To Do Right Now!” and it’s presented by our director, Dr. Phillips.
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“Newly Diagnosed? Now What? 153 Strategies to Help You Take Action and Cope After Your Medical Diagnosis“
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