Emerge from the Darkness: Easter’s Lessons on Personal Growth and Renewal

The sun is gaining in strength, taking the edge off the winter chill. I can see signs of growth, of new life as the snow and ice melt away. At its heart, the Easter story is a story of transformation. It is a story of hope, of rebirth, and of renewal, that can resonate with all of us regardless of religious background and beliefs.

It is a story about coming out of the cold and dark, and of moving towards the light. Of renewal. I suspect that is why we celebrate it in the spring. We strive to shed our old skins and emerge into the light of possibility.

Perhaps you’re a mid-career professional who has been feeling stuck or unfulfilled in your work. Maybe you’ve been wanting to make a change for some time, but haven’t known where to begin. This holiday weekend, take a cue from the Easter story and be willing to consider the transformation — both the sacrifices required and the rewards to be gained — to become the best version of yourself.

One lesson we can take from the Easter story is that a major transformation requires a meaningful sacrifice — maybe even a death. Like the story of Jesus’s death and resurrection, we need to accept the death of one part of our life to allow us to begin another part.