Gifting Time

It’s been a long (for us), cold (especially for us), wet (even for us), spring here in Portland. Those who don’t like rain have had difficulty maintaining their happiness. It’s not been pleasant for those who have yet to get webs between fingers and toes. But spring it is and thoughts turn to renewal even if it is a soggy renewal.

We are in the midst of Passover week for Jews; Holy Week for Christians. I think the Wiccans and pagans are left out of this one, but they had theirs at the Spring equinox. For all of us it could be a time of recognition of giving. For the Pagans and Wiccans, Spring sprung. For the Jews, the celebration of a gift of freedom 4000 years ago which still defines them; for Christian, the Ultimate Gift of spirit freedom.

I could turn preachy here and say things like, “We should…;” “We ought….” But I’m not going to. You carry enough guilt around as it is without me adding “You would be much better off if you were to give joyfully and freely.”

Spring, Passover, Easter—we’ve all been given marvelous gifts. Let’s celebrate and have a party in the joy of receiving wonderful things for receiving gladly and thankfully is the obverse of joyful giving.

Rejoice! Spring is here!