Psalm 45 says 'my tongue is the pen of a ready writer'. Every time I write creation occurs. Be blessed.
Today is Easter Sunday 2020 and no one would've imagined that churches would have no congregation in pews today. Fifth Ave would have no hats on display and no major egg hunts would take place in our communities. Clearly our vision for 2020 did not entail being separate from co-workers, extended family members and friends.
Yet the need to stay safe at home has saved lives. More cooked meals are being prepared. More attention is being given to immediate family members. Provisions have also been made in financial relief so that more can focus on being well. We thank our medical workers for providing care during this time and always.
Hopefully by this weekend more of us were able to begin shedding off our old selves. The one that didn't pay attention to the details of who we are and why we are here. The reason we work and provide and share our gifts with the world all starts with making a difference at home and within ourselves.
So today the colorful hunt of Easter eggs in homes present family fun. Many acknowledge the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and his acts of love to save the world from the wrongs of the past and future. We also celebrate Passover and the journey of Israelites out of slavery to freedom from ancient Egypt. Through each trial there is tradition.
These traditions remain in our homes today as well those that have transitioned are in our hearts. The lessons and love we've shared with them and their legacies will not be forgotten. We honor their lives and gifts. Their lessons and memory will live in us as we continue our journey and share their story.
Today we rise through our current experience. Though this experience we see the areas in which we've been lacking and can work to improve. After working on ourselves and our homes then we can roll our concern over into our communities and the world.
We see the areas that need more hospitals and will be able to work on building them. We see the shortages in supplies so our companies can produce them. We see how low level criminals were released during the pandemic. Perhaps we need not imprison them. We see that in- person voting can be replaced to electronic and mail. We can learn from changes in the census by going online.
By experiencing the challenges during this global pandemic we see that we are a solution. We will Rise and build a better world one home at a time.
Enjoy the words and song, "Rise Up," by Andra Day. Click the link to hear her voice and see Lyrics
I wish for you Peace in the midst of the pandemic.
I rise! Peace.
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