Moving into spring means Easter is clearly on the way. Cherished traditions that have evolved over time will soon bring family and friends together for a festive celebration. I recall growing up it started with getting dressed for church in a new outfit, usually a pastel color dress with ruffles and lace. It would be topped off with a bonnet, gloves, fashioned with patent shoes and matching handbag. During Sunday School we recited Easter speeches and after worship service rushed home to change clothes and prepare for the big feast followed by the egg hunt.
Those fun-filled childhood memories are lifelong and always a joy to indulge in reminiscence. What about you? Drop me a message in the comments section below about how you remember celebrating Easter. Share any special activities or traditional yummy foods that you prepare.
White Easter Lilies are symbolic as common decorations around the Easter holiday. The dormant bulbs in the ground represent rebirth and hope. Easter is a big holiday celebrated by believers in the remembrance of the crucifixion of Christ and His resurrection. It is an important event in the life of Christian faith because it represents fulfillment and the hope of salvation. The biblical account can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Matthew 27:27-31; 28:8-10; Mark 15:16-20; Luke 23:26-31; Luke 24; John 19:16-30; John 20: 1-18.
In my recent book release Life Skills for the Journey, I talk about realizing fulfillment through your personal growth. Fulfillment is the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted. The Christian celebration of Easter embodies the fulfillment of prophecies of the Old Testament. I believe this perspective gives true meaning to the essence of fulfillment.
Life will have some pain, distress, and tragedies, but what it offers in fulfillment can bring high-spiritedness with overflowing exuberance. The challenges we face have a home in the belief of faith which provides hope for those things beyond the strength of our capacities. If we believe that fulfillment is attainable, then our faith is the confidence needed for assurance.
- Appreciate life and give thought to all the things that have made you who you are. The good and bad experiences got you to this moment. Reflect on them to feel the happiness that you have now. Pull in and gravitate to those special moments that gave you joy.
- Remove unpleasant or displeasing emotions with meditation. Find the inspirational stimuli that connects your mindset to build a stronger alignment with the universe. Expunge hatred.
- Visualize the life of fulfillment that you want. See it in your mind and feel it in your spirit. Speak about it within your soul to manifest. When you imagine having the best for yourself you are a big step closer to achieving it.
- Look to nature for an energic recharge and to find a happy space. Dance when it feels good, exercise when you can, take a refreshing walk or practice yoga to help maintain balance, have restful sleep and a healthy mindset. Choose eating a proper diet that impacts your overall well-being for a healthy lifestyle.
- Your attitude, personality, and character are all on display as you live a life of fulfillment. Make a difference with your happiness. Be generous. Share your happy space and time with those you love and find ways to do the same with others.
Wishing you a season filled with the celebration
of peace, love, and hope for all mankind!