Chester Yozwick, N.D., P.M.D. Ph.D.
New Life at Springtime
Just as the butterfly breaks forth from its cocoon into new life, so should we. Springtime represents new life. This is the time for rejuvenation.
Many years ago, I was a consultant for a major granite company. This company engaged in the production of granite for commercial buildings as well as memorials. Since it was imperative for the field force to keep track of the obituaries, in order to make contact with the survivors of the deceased for the erection of a memorial, I decided to undertake an independent survey. I noticed that in the fall and winter, the obituary section of the newspaper was four times as full as it was in the spring and summer. When inquiring further, I found that the reason was because sick people give up the will to live when the leaves fall off the trees and winter comes. So, it is a matter of the mind, and of choosing life or death. This is an interesting fact.
Since spring is a time for new beginnings, it is a time for cleansing and rejuvenation. It is a good time for fasting, getting on track with proper feeding habits, meditating, drinking sufficient amounts of pure water, getting out in the sun, having a good positive attitude, enjoying the fresh air, and getting plenty of exercise.
I can recall the biblical record and the main reason that the death and resurrection of Christ took place in the springtime. According to the Hebrew calendar, the month of Abib marked the beginning of spring. That, of course is when Passover is observed. All of the prophecies tell us that the Savior of mankind would become our passover, and would be sacrificed at that time, and so it was with Christ. However, the most important event that took place following that sacrifice three days later, was the resurrection. What does the resurrection represent? New life! What time of the year did it take place? Springtime! This is the time of year when all new life comes forth. Trees begin to blossom, insects and animals come out of hibernation, and a new life cycle begins.
This section of the year is more effective and significant for making changes than that of New Year's Eve. Making resolutions in the dead of winter is nonsense and few are rarely fulfilled. Spring is inspirational, and it represents freshness. Where do you think the idea of spring cleaning came from? In biblical times the Christians cleaned all the leavening out of their houses to represent the casting out of sin from their lives, during the Passover season. Physical sins against their bodies as well as spiritual sins were taken into consideration. This was springtime, the same time of the year as the resurrection. "Seven days shall ye eat unleavened bread: even the first day ye shall put away leaven out of your houses:" (Ex. 12:15). This was the origin of spring cleaning. Leavening depicted sin, so to remove it represented an attitude of change and to start anew. "Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness: but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth." (I Cor. 5:7-8).
What is sin? The origin of the word comes from the Hebrew language and means: "To miss the mark." In other words, it means to be off target. If you have been committing physical sins against your body by eating biological incorrect foods, now is the time to make these changes. Get back on target. Give your body a spring cleaning. Fresh fruit and vegetables are beginning to come into season. What a wonderful time to keep your commitment to yourself. To spring clean your body and to start being good to it, so you will have a better outlook on life.
Let us accept the challenge and the gift that Christ has given to us all at this time of year. New life at springtime!
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