Too often, in spite of our hoped for Quaker approach to life, petty squabbles and bickering, and sometimes real animosity, prevail, and gossip travels a dark circle infecting what it touches. But on this morning the dark appetites and baser possibilities were swept aside, and the sunshine that touched the morning outside seemed to shine within as well. Modern man struggles for a religious belief of meaning that can direct his life. Perhaps the greatest miracle is that the human soul can rise above the Lesser Self and at any time start anew. Putting aside old antagonisms and allowing the Higher Self to rise to unforeseen heights.
Forgiveness can be the new resurrection.
This year, life in our Meeting has been different since Easter. New and different people have been attending Meeting for Worship. People seem to cooperate more and are more tolerant. Perhaps this new spirit is the resurrection for our times.