Shunryu Suzuki: Study Yourself

Shunryu Suzuki: Study Yourself
The purpose of studying Buddhism is not to study Buddhism. It is to study ourselves.
Showing posts with label Easter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Easter. Show all posts

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Easter's On its Way




What age was I? Three? Maybe. Gosh. A long time ago, and Easter Eggs just don't 'do it' for me anymore. But I sure looked happy then!

I remember other Easters, when Dad would make fresh 'rabbit foot prints' in the damp earth around the garden. I remember baskets filled with chocolate treats waiting for us on the dining room table. I remember the dresses mom made, and how my sisters and I were always well dressed for the occasion. It was a good holiday: treats and a special dinner and nice new clothes. Not a lot of relatives or other obligations, just family time.

Nowadays, I wouldn't even know the holiday existed if it weren't for the t.v. commercials advertising peeps and other confections. Maybe someday if we have grandchildren...oops! Did I say that?!