Elizabeth Lesser

The Phoenix Process: An Easter Reflection

Apr 1, 2024

Holidays and Holy Days, Love and Justice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, World Religions

Barbara Kingsolver, Easter, Elizabeth Lesser, Hero’s Journey, Phoenix process

Elizabeth Lesser discusses the “Phoenix Process,” likening life’s transformation to the Hero’s Journey seen in various cultures’ stories. She encourages embracing difficulty to emerge stronger. Easter symbolizes renewal amidst chaos, mirroring narratives of freedom and love rising from turmoil. Barbara Kingsolver emphasizes finding joy amid despair, echoing the resilience of the phoenix.