EASTER MONDAY

I hope all you folks who celebrate Easter had a very enjoyable time. We had a quiet Easter; Jamie, myself, our daughter Naomi and grandson Elijah. Elijah is five and has expectations of the Easter Bunny which livened up the holiday. Naomi's [and our] friend, Renae and her son Zeke,  dropped over for a couple hours in the afternoon, which was very nice addition to our day.

Our journey has been a little rough lately; our egos have taken on a bristly character. Hopefully, on the way towards giving them up. It was my turn in the hot seat last night, with my daughter and wife making it clear, that I had a ways to go, with the issue of being controlling. I know that they are right. Sometimes I attempt to shape everybody and everything to my idea of 'perfect'. It certainly has never worked. It always backfires and the flames can singe. I am learning.

Giving up all control and letting go is the only way to true happiness. One must trust every aspect of the universe, especially those folks that live with you. It is interesting that the spiritual literature, that I read, has been emphasizing, trusting the unfolding of the universe in your everyday life. I have seen it expressed as 'God knows what he is doing'.

We have a cool day, here at Laughing Water Farm, it is not suppose to get above freezing. It is almost twenty degrees below average. Still, signs of Spring are seen and heard every day. The call of the Sand Hill Crane is heard every day. I have seen Canadian Geese moving into our area. The tightly wrapped buds of the trees and shrubs are beginning to loosen. If you look closely, you can see a little green showing on the lines of the buds.

I don't like to dwell on the crumbling of the old world, but there are some interesting things happening in global economics. Perhaps, on Wednesday, I will write about some of my observations.

I know it is difficult to see; but, things are getting better. Everything we do affects everybody else. When you smile at someone in the grocery store, the people on the other side of the Earth feel the glow in their heart. People are awakening to the fact, that all is love. Every individual that lights up, lights up the whole world. Keep in mind, we are all one. We can't understand it yet, but keeping it mind will be helpful.

Love and Peace,  Gregg