April 5, 2015  Happy Easter

Today is an important day for renewal for most people I know.  It comes in the form of Resurrection, or returning to Church.  For some people, its spring break, or spring cleaning.  And for others, its the time of year when baseball returns.

I find a similarity to those who use the spring for a new start.  Cleaning, reorganizing, mentally preparing for the next few months.  Not surprisingly, I am on board with those who are ready for the return of baseball.  Its been a long off season.

But, I have to acknowledge those who believe in renewal, whether or not it has religious basis.  I understand the importance of suffering and recovery.  Taking the time in the spring to reevaluate, by giving up something for Lent, or thinking about the importance of penance, are parts of the Easter season. Then Easter Sunday comes and most people believe in a fresh start.

This concept is not lost on those who are not religious.  Its important to validate those who consider their struggles and decide to push through.  This doesn't have to happen only in the spring.  This doesn't have to happen each time something bad happens. This doesn't have to happen when the really bad thing happens.  Don't wait for the bad thing to happen to reevaluate.  Don't wait for it to happen to the people you love, or to yourself.

Its okay to start over whenever you choose, with a positive attitude and forgiveness.  It isn't as hard as one might think.  It might be easier when you are faced with the bad thing.  But don't wait for that to happen.

Some of the best advice I have integrated into my life has to do with dealing with anger or sadness or loss.  Let the bad feeling pass through; give those emotions or thoughts a few minutes.  Then be done.  Let it go.  Start over.  Whatever is still happening is still happening. 

But only you can choose how to look at it.

Which may open your mind to another way to deal with it.

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