Spring, Easter, Passover Blessings to You!

Published: Thu, 04/18/19

Hello Friend,

The rain is falling outside as I write this "Springtime" message to you. April showers will hopefully bring some flowers! It has been the longest, grayest, coldest winter that any of us in the north can remember. Our souls are eager for green!

And with this message comes abundant blessings for the happiest of holy days and holidays:

Wishing all of my Christian friends a blessed Holy Week.

Wishing all of my Jewish friends a blessed Passover (Pesach, which begins Friday).

Wishing each of you who celebrate Easter in your unique way a glorious day.

Wishing all of you who are attuned to the sacred rhythms of Spring abundant joy and the gift of wonder at this divine unfolding.

Inspiration:

A springtime poem from Mary Oliver

"Such Singing in the Wild Branches"

It was spring
and I finally heard him
among the first leaves––
then I saw him clutching the limb

in an island of shade
with his red-brown feathers
all trim and neat for the new year...

An Invitation

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A Recommendation

A new book from a wonderful wise woman!

Many of you know that my "dearest mentor for life" as I call her, is Sue Patton Thoele. I discovered her work around co-dependency in the 90s through her book, The Courage to Be Yourself. She was a huge part of my healing and awakening, and the blooming of my career. I was able to meet up with her in Denver later in the 90s and since then we have become dear friends. All of her books are wonderful! And now at 79 she came out of retirement to write one more book. It's ready for purchase and I wanted to share the good news with you. I love the title and focus: Strength: Meditations for Wisdom, Balance and Power. It seems very fitting for our times, for this time of the rising Feminine. Hallelujah!

An Invaluable Question

What does your soul need right now?

At the turning of any season, during high holy days, when the song of the finch penetrates the air, ask yourself this question:

"What does my soul need right now?"

Then make every effort to give yourself what it is you need.

This is the kindest thing you can do for yourself. And there is never a moment of our existence when it is not wise to do the kindest thing—for ourselves and others.

Peace be upon you, my friend. May all be well with your soul.

Jan

Janice L. Lundy, DMin

Interspiritual Educator, Author and Guide