Happy Passover, Easter, Spring! Happy day!

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Happy Passover, Easter, Spring! Happy day!

• Easter is coming, the light is rising, and the
  weather here in snowy New England is starting to
  bring the real promise of spring. Its the season
  of rebirth and fresh beginnings as the flowers
  are starting to break free and the song birds are
  coming back. Walking beneath the weeping willows
  around my pond, I feel the good earth growing up
  green and wild all around me, and rejoice in
  feeling part of it.

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His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, on his US tour
this month, has focused much of his message on
the importance of respecting and protecting our
environment, developing compassion for all and
everything through recognizing that reality of
interconnectedness and interdependence. This
thoughtful, creative young Karmapa holds dear his
childhood memories of growing up in Tibet and his
feelings of being in harmony with the natural
state. HH shared, Lacking in much formal
schooling, I have developed a natural care and
respect for the world around me. When I talk
about protecting the environment, its not some
abstract idea. I can feel it. I have a strong
connection with it. Everything is sacred, and
worthy of respect. As this holy season greets
us, lets join HH in appreciating and embracing
this wonderful, magical, endangered planet we
call home. Happy Passover, Easter, Spring! Happy
day!