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Which time of year makes you feel most alive when you step outside, and what is it about that moment?

C2Nature & the outdoorsReflect

A natural way to answer

For me it's the first warm days of spring. After a long, grey winter, stepping outside into mild air and blossom genuinely lifts something in me. There's a sense of renewal that makes me feel more energetic and hopeful. That shift in the season is when I feel most alive outdoors.

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  • perks up — suddenly becomes more cheerful, lively, or energetic“She always perks up when the sun comes out.”
  • come alive — to become full of energy, excitement, or activity“The whole town comes alive in the summer.”

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