Spring is a strong contender for the most hopeful season of the year.

The leaves are coming back to the trees, the flowers are starting to bloom, and all the animals are having babies. What’s not to love? Unlike the polarizing times of year that are summer and winter, it is a lot more difficult to find any dedicated spring haters. It just has that cheering effect on so many people, energizing them for the real new year on the first day of the season. Generally speaking, it tries hard to be a good time to stay alive.