I
think that I am more conscious of the approach of Easter this year than I have
ever been before. My heightened
awareness is product of many factors, all of which make this Easter different
for me.
In a
way that is hard to explain, this Easter I feel uplifted. Have you ever experienced that feeling? I'm certain I have, but I confess that it's a
feeling that I accepted without much thought.
I was glad to be surrounded by it, but not conscious of its origins.
I
might attribute being uplifted to success at work. It's been a good couple of months for me,
work-wise. Very busy, very productive
and even fun from time to time. That
combination is a rare treasure.
I
could also attribute my "buoyancy" to the seasonal changes that
Spring offers me. It's been gradual, but
I know Spring is all around me...the birds, the increased warmth, the longer
periods of day light...Spring is in the air, all around me.
The
primary source of my sense of being uplifted is you. I'm experiencing the gift of deep friendship
in many ways from many people. When I take
the time to consider all the people who have offered their presence, I'm
humbled by the immensity of what I have received. The person who has walked with me early in
the morning, the people who have sat with me around the Council table, the good
soul who has prayed and read scripture with me this week, the friends and
family who have shared a meal with me, the angels who have joined their voices
with mine, the folks who have asked for my help - you get the picture. That's a lot of uplifting.
Sprinkled
throughout all those people and all that holding-me-up,
is my sense that the Spirit is tying it all together, making certain that those
relationships are strong and good.
I'm
blessed and thankful for all who have made the effort to lift me up. I'm ready for Easter.
Pat
Take These Thoughts Away
With You
Love is the ultimate and highest goal
to which we can aspire.
Our salvation is through love and in
love.
~ Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning ~
"Here are your waters and your
watering place.
Drink and be whole again beyond
confusion."
~ Robert Frost, Directive, 1946 ~
