I was raised to understand the historical or religious significance of each holiday. There were an abundance of commercials and shows that bombarded my eyes and ears making me want whatever they were peddling. It left me feeling shallow inside. It gets very old over the years. While raising my four sons I made sure they had fun decorating trees, having bountiful presents, Easter egg hunting and extravagant baskets full of candy and toys, etc. Id dress them up in their little suits and ties and we would all march off to church when the holiday was of a religious matter. Then I would invite other family over and have big meals together. My family always enjoyed my home cooking. Even though I was usually exhausted at the end of each holiday seeing to every detail, making everyone comfy, loved and entertained...it was a good kind of tired. I always felt like lapsing into a mini-coma at the days end.
Although I still have enjoyment over gathering with family, eating and laughing, happy banter and hugs; I view the meaning of each holiday without the obsessiveness of 'commercial-ness' trying to distort the whole vibe of the holiday.
Look at these pictures and tell me what ones actually 'speak' Easter to you? Not looking for political correctness, just honest and free thinking ponderings:
a basket of bunnies etc...
Over the years my perceptions have waivered to 'stuff' - to 'the history/reason, the resurrection' of Jesus Christ ....ok, now you know I'm human too...I have gotten sucked up in the past to over-buying..ugh, exhausted just thinking about it.
Whether you believe or not ( I do) is not my point. My point is, if there is a holiday for a specific reason, its up to you if you want to respect and celebrate that day. If you don't, well then, it's just another day.
I feel that 'we' who believe, should remember what Jesus did often-not just Easter. You should remember He was born to this earth for the love of us-not just remembering on Christmas.
Further, to broaden this thought, you should be told "I love you", taken to dinner and have flowers given to you often to brighten the day, and hugged....much- much hugging should be given! (flowers are a natural gift of a living thing-and dinner, well...we all got to eat-right? ;) -not just on valentines day.
And Veterans / memorial day...no brainer, give them love and respect due every day-tell them so!!!
Here is my favorite thought...Lets celebrate the 4th of July with a fun day of BBQs and fireworks, etc. and go on the rest of the year doing things to show how thankful we are to live where we do- stop gripping.., and do things to make life better and happier for our fellow human beings. Not just here, but all around the world. Earth is our home, people are our neighbors. We can have different beliefs, and still care about each other. God gave us the right and the freedom to voice ourselves. Lets just not make it at another's expense. Say it with kindness and calm.
Let me share my smile with you this Sunday. No matter what you believe or don't believe, I wish you a happy Easter. I encourage you to go hug people you love that day and everyday. There is a tradition everyone should embrace!
That's what I think in a nutshell
Peace out~
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