Day 30, April 11, 2020, Easter Sunday: Rebirth and God Save the Queen
Happy Easter! A day of rebirth and renewal. I’m going to take some time today for meditation and reflection. Going forward, I want to remind myself to:
- Be my best self
- Be loving and kind
- Look to nature for inspiration and renewal
- Tune in to spirituality
- Be hopeful
I celebrated Easter today by attending a virtual service at St. John’s Methodist Church in Baton Rouge, LA. It’s ~ 1000 miles away from my home, but it made me think of my mom and all the Easter Sundays I flew cross-country to celebrate with her. I know the ministers there and some of the members, but I also noticed that some of the attendees were Facebook “friends of friends,” which helped bridge the gap even more. Last night, Steve and I tuned in to musician friend Andy Bourgeois in Baton Rouge for a a Livestream concert. It was fun and made me feel like I was on a neighbor’s patio for a private concert. On Wednesday, Steve hosted his own Facebook Livestream. It was a fun hour where he played and sang requests, we ‘greeted’ friends and music patrons electronically, and participants gave shout-outs to each other. Best of all, I didn’t have to fix my hair!
Stay connected, in whatever way you choose. Reach out to friends and family near and far. Send a postcard or note by snail-mail. Logon to a live concert or performance. Feel connected.
Speaking of a small(er) world….who has watched Queen Elizabeth? Her broadcast from a week ago made me go teary eyed and ever-so-slightly wish we were part of the commonwealth! Her Easter message today was equally inspiring. My kind of classy lady out there providing comfort and hope!
Enjoy your friends and family today, whether in person or apart. May this season of rebirth be an inspiration to you and yours.