Regardless of religion, I hope everyone had a reason to celebrate today. I am secular, but I love candy. Optimism is also big on my list. So even though the day has no meaning to me religiously, for those whom it does, it is a day of joy, hope and the positive message that we can all experience a rebirth after a troubling time.
I get ridiculed, pitied, lectured, etc. for not being religious and it bugs me. No amount of debate or chastisement is going to change my mind and I wish people would leave me alone. However, that doesn't stop me from appreciating the positive aspects of faith. I don't need to be Christian to appreciate the concept of any sort of resurrection that involves love. Nor do I need to be Jewish to appreciate the courage it takes to escape oppression.
So regardless of what you do or don't practice, I hope you had a joyful day and the good will of this day carries on throughout the year.
Be kind everyone! And don't forget to brush and floss...
Oh, I'm with you! Let's hear it for candy and kindness. I will brush and floss--religiously!
ReplyDeleteWell said. I'm right with you on this.
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