Founder's Easter Greetings

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To all at ,

Wishing you a most joyous Easter and onset of a beautiful Spring.

With the holiday weekend coming, posts may slow down a bit, this is

normal. But know you can still post anytime and they will be sent.

Below is an Easter Meditation for your use. ~ Gretchen

Easter Meditation

Easter is no less than an arising of love from our 'Heart of Hearts' -

a rebirth of kindred feelings with our world sisters and brothers.

In the spirit of this holy season may we take time to meditate in

appreciation and thanksgiving.

To begin:

Find a spot that is peaceful and uplifting indoors, or weather

permitting, a garden, park, special woods, meadow or sandy beach.

If sitting on the ground spread a blanket. Sit straight, legs crossed

in. Fold your hands in your lap, or face down or up on your thighs.

Close your eyes.

For a minute or more listen to the sounds of nature - birds singing,

wind rustling and the sweet smells of new grass or early-blooming

flowers. If meditating indoors, listen to a tape of uplifting music

or sounds of nature.

Take time for a minute of even breathing such as: breathe in counts

1, 2; breathe out counts 3, 4; breathe in counts 1,2 and continue.

Keep up the rhythm of your even breathing, but let go of the counting

and turn your thoughts to the meaning of Easter - the rising up of

undying love. Let this idea permeate your attitudes and thoughts -

'Being kind begins in mind'.

Spend a few minutes feeling appreciation for all you have - family,

friends, community - finishing by imagining world unity and world

peace.

Slowly stretch out and stand up with the resolution in mind to take

the unconditional love of Easter into all your relationships!