When Christ hung on the cross as intercession for each and every one of His own he stated, “It is finished”. He had paid the price and guaranteed our place in Heaven.

But, we still had a fear that death would consume us. Mankind saw him die on that cross and, just like today, most of us only believed what we “saw”. The question of “what if…” crept in. Then three days later his body was no longer confined to that tomb and he walked among us once again.

Today, Easter Sunday, we celebrate the assurance that death has no power. Those three days that He laid in the tomb were a time of transformation.

Because of His caring, His unconditional love, you and I are free today to choose our path. We have the ability to rejoice in a state of gratitude and know that we are blessed beyond measure.

We have the beauty of sun, moon, sky around us every day. Even when we can’t see it – we know it’s there.

We have the choice to, as Bobby McFerrin sang, don’t worry, be happy”. 

Yes, there are situations that we have created in this world that are less than pleasant, created out of fear. However, we have the choice to change those things and slowly, we’re doing so.

So take a moment today and reflect on the wonderful freedom that you and I share. The freedom that allows us to be at peace within, regardless of the circumstances without.

Share a smile today, be grateful for the state of grace you find yourself in and give thanks to the one who made the miracle possible.

Happy Easter!

Love,

Kira

It’s a shade of another Mr. Potter who makes it to the homes of many TV viewers at least once a year around Christmas time.

You’ve seen “It’s A Wonderful Life”. You remember when the bank examiner is looking for the “missing” $8,000? George is desperate and he is listening to Mr. Potter as our “villain” continues to belittle him.

I’m talking about all of the Mr. Potter’s out there that I’ve tried to cash in the life insurance policy with – every time I needed direction.

Mr. Potter’s interest is the domination of George Hatch. And George is buying it as he chooses to see himself as Mr. Potter describes him—instead of the view from his heart. George, in a moment of desperation, turns not to his friends but to Mr. Potter for help. He forgets that he has a world full of beautiful friends that would be there in an instant if they knew something was amiss.

I sometimes feel like that. Like the gifts I have are of little value on this earth. And I look for other ways to cash in the policy; cashing in pursuing other business ventures primarily. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for multiple streams of income, but not at the expense of forsaking our greater purpose in life. If that doesn’t come first—well it’s like the sounding brass without love.

The thing is – I, we ask for the Mr. Potter’s of this world to TELL US we’re worthless. They only have the power to affect us because we give it to them. So the next time someone tries to steel your dream, tell you you’re in the wrong business or not good enough, puts you down because you’re “different” … whatever your “Mr. Potter” is telling you—remember this—it’s your choice to stay and listen. Make a choice to remember just how loved you are today.

The email directed me to a website with nothing more that the instructions that it was a powerful message from a powerful woman. After watching the video I agree it’s all of that and more.

The heart with which Neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor shares her story and the simple truths contained within it are something that I believe everyone will benefit from so my friends I have added it here for you to watch and take in the power of choice. The power to “be”. If – for ANY reason you can not view it here feel free to visit Jill Bolte Taylor: My Stroke of insite