May is the month for me to reset my life. The rush and demands of tax season are over. I’ve had a chance to take a deep breath and recharge for the next quarter. Now, I look to the future and think about how we can best support our clients. As I glance out my window, my spring garden is in full bloom. That alone gives me hope—hope that now is a time for renewal, and that much success is just ahead.
I am a perennial gardener. In March, my garden beds are brown—filled with leaves, old mulch, and dead plants. In April, I pull back the brown, waiting for the green. Then, in early May, my garden comes alive. On Mother’s Day, it bursts with color: deep green grass, bright yellow daffodils, and splashes of red, orange, and purple tulips. Once that first wave passes, I wait for early July, when the day lilies take the spotlight. Their sunshine yellow, streaks of red, and hints of orange dance atop the green foliage in the breeze. It’s a fantastic picture.
Back at the office, we’re gathering information to complete the returns that didn’t make the April 15 deadline. We’re catching up on bookkeeping for some clients and reviewing financials for others. To me, this is where the fun begins. We get to use our knowledge to help those we serve succeed—to help them find their own renewal.
I’ve discovered that, with a bit of fine-tuning, financial statements can reveal new opportunities for abundance. The challenge lies in finding the where and the how. As I think about the success of my garden, I think about the success of our clients. Together, we’ll take one step at a time to renew both energy and results!
Mary Guldan-Lindstrom
