False Spring
Slow Emergence in Symbolic Time
TOKO-PA TURNER
MAR 26, 2026
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The vernal equinox is undoubtedly a time of emergence. We gratefully welcome the arrival of Spring, however, here in the East of Canada where I live, we have what we fondly call a "false spring." This is a week when temperatures rise, songbirds return, and we get the first peek of earth from under melted snow. It's hard to understate how optimistic we all become. We feel excitement stirring in our bellies for life returning with the increase in light. We put away our snow boots and bulky coats, and let ourselves believe in the expansive relief of warmth again. <continued on substack, linked in post>
If you are in a process of #Becoming, as I am, I *highly* recommend Toko-Pa’s books and other writings. Received another gem this morning. #FalseSpring
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