As I consider on the many symbolisms surrounding the Christian Easter celebration, this morning I am  reflecting on the cycle of life, death, and resurrection.

The beauty of this symbolism is that it stands as wonderful path for us- not only over our lives, but in each and every moment of our lives. You see, when we are willing to begin to let go of the life we think we are supposed to lead- and embrace that life we are meant to lead- we are initiating a cycle of death and resurrection in this very moment.

This can be so painful.  Sometimes we have clung very tightly to some version of ourselves.  and even the thought of that not being the Truth, that all the work we put into it, all the exertion and energy to uphold that version of ourselves may actually have been some great diversion creates great angst.  Yet perhaps that great diversion was not a diversion at all, but a necessary path for us to understand- to see the distinctions between that which we are, and that which we aren’t.

When we are willing initiate this cycle- to let go of that part of ourselves which was not really true to who we are- a part of us begins to die.  The pain and suffering we can endure through this process is real, yet through this suffering there is rebirth- a resurrection- when we have the courage and trust to surrender to  that which is true and authentic fill and guide us.

May we all be willing to let a part of us die, so that we may experience the truth of who we are meant to be, and through that, just of glimmer of the everlasting life which can be experienced in every moment.

Happy Easter everyone