Earlier in the week, I read an article that proclaimed that Easter has not been commercialized. Apparently the author didn't know about Easter baskets, bonnets, dresses, decorations and flowers as well as the classified advertisements that churches run in local papers to draw worshipers to their door. Pardon my inelegance, but I did smile with irony.
All of this reminds me of gatherings where on special occasions and any given Sunday, friends and family would always find their way to my parents' house to share stories of the past and present and imagine the future. There wasn't anything religious in our coming together, but it was very spiritual to bring conviviality to life. We laughed and enjoyed together.
I am not a religious person, but I do believe I am spiritual. There is much to be thankful for. There is much joy to celebrate in every day. E. E. Cummings wrote, "The only wasted day is one without laughter." Happy Easter to those who celebrate the occasion and to all others Happy Sunday. May you always find a reason to smile, laugh and celebrate life.
