There’s a saying that the only sure things in life are death and taxes. Well today was the day that I sat down to work on filing a return. The good news is that $66 was owed which is not bad because you don’t want to pay too much in during the year. Yes a bunch back would be great but you know it could be worse in how much owed. Sure we have a extended deadline due to Covid-19 but paying now means not forgetting about it later.
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Status Update
I hope everyone has had the best day possible. My friends’ things are tough but it’s OK to chill out and enjoy some rest from the chaos. May you find grace and peace this week. Be safe and well good people. How are you doing?
A Different Easter, Celebrating Online In Community
This Easter morning was a different one. Instead of gathering at church for worship it was watching via YouTube. Many churches have celebrated in a similar way. For me it was good to have a shared experience with other believers who are doing the same. For many this is a time of life defeating death. Thanks to technology this is possible and it seems to have more meaning in this time of pandemic. My priest and the staff at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Chattanooga, TN have done great work in this new normal we are going through.
Holy Saturday Reflections
Tomorrow Christians celebrate an empty tomb and their houses of worship should be empty too. Jesus said to love thy neighbor and staying home is one of those ways you can do that.
May humanity, kindness, love, peace, inclusion, patience, peace, kindness, and acceptance be resurrected on Easter.
However you may or may-not celebrate Easter may it be a time when your family can come together and be whole and renewed. May you find your spirit reborn and that life has new meaning.
The Thing About: Patience
In this time of uncertainty, patience is a divine virtue. Have patience with yourself, with one another, with the circumstances we are in. Everyone is going through something and we all wish things were back to “normal”. It is my thought that we aren’t going back to “normal” but something else that will require us to have patience and a whole lot of grace for one another.
Who knows what things will look like on the other side. It will require patience and hopefully freedom from anxiety.
My friends, now is the time to be still, take care of self, have a little faith in something that will get you through. Remember to love one another and yourselves in this very difficult time.
Be Grateful in the New Normal
Be grateful that you have slowed down, and that life has more meaning these days. Even in these tough times, you have an opportunity to regain a part of you that was lost. May this new normal be long-lasting.
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