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| The Raising of Lazarus (Artist: Duccio, 1260-1318) |
This week's Spirituality
& Practice newsletter features their inspiring article titled Easter:
Resurrection as a
Spiritual Practice. After pointing out that "Easter is more than just a day," they deepen the discussion by asking: What happens when we
think of it as a verb?
The Brussats proceed to identify ways in which "we can practice resurrection in our daily
lives." Mind you, these are not parlor tricks designed to conjure up ghostly images. They are instead human and humane means by which many can at least metaphorically "bring people back from the dead."
Whatever your plans for Easter may be, here are some resurrection ideas for this very day: forgive someone; listen to others; engage in little acts of kindness; cherish each moment as a gift; laugh; play; be silent; welcome change; stand up for the oppressed; feed the hungry; speak truth to power; nurture yourself; rest; exercise; experience wonder; respect mystery; sing; express gratitude; encourage hope; pray; open your heart; make connections; accept grace; imagine; love your neighbor; eat healthy food; make peace; revere life; and copartner with the Holy One.
In other words, as Reverend Johnny Ray Youngblood of the Saint Paul Community Baptist Church in Brooklyn once preached: Every time I see a man hug his son, there's a resurrection goin' on.
Resources
http://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/days/features.php?id=10963
http://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/books/excerpts.php?id=13948
Copyright March 31, 2013 by Linda Van Slyke All Rights Reserved
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