4.03.2026

when you expect to be happy you are not, when you don't expect to be happy there's suddenly Easter in your soul, though it be midwinter

MindPlay Friday
More accurate than a Buzzfeed quiz; less accurate than your therapist’s raised eyebrow.🤨
 
🐣 What Surprise Will You Find in Your Easter Basket? 🐰
 
Easter baskets aren’t just about candy (though no judgment if chocolate plays a supporting role). Sometimes the best surprises are the small, thoughtful things tucked underneath the grass—the little objects that hint at the season ahead. Something creative. Something cozy. Something quietly hopeful. Take this quiz to discover the surprise waiting in your basket this year.  

1. Your ideal Easter morning begins with: 
    A. A quiet hour with coffee and a good book. 
    B. A walk outside to see what’s blooming. 
    C. A burst of creativity—writing, drawing, making something. 
    D. A relaxed morning with music and something warm to drink. 
 
2. Pick a small joy: 
    A. Discovering a book that makes you forget the clock. 
    B. Watching a plant slowly come to life. 
    C. Filling a blank page with color or ideas. 
    D. Lighting a candle and settling into a peaceful moment. 
 
3. Your friends tend to come to you for: 
    A. Thoughtful recommendations and interesting conversation. 
    B. Calm encouragement and grounded advice. 
    C. Inspiration and creative ideas. 
    D. A soothing presence when things feel hectic. 
 
4. If your home had a “vibe,” it would be: 
    A. Books everywhere and cozy reading corners. 
    B. Plants slowly taking over every available surface. 
    C. Creative chaos—sketches, notes, and half-finished ideas. 
    D. Soft light, calm colors, and quiet comfort. 
 
5. Choose the phrase that resonates most: 
    A. “A good story changes the day.” 
    B. “Growth takes time.” 
    C. “Make something beautiful.” 
    D. “Peace is a practice.” 
 
Results in the comments! 
 
[the title quotation is by Elizabeth Goudge, from The White Witch]

2 comments:

  1. Results
    Mostly A’s – A New Book
    Your Easter basket holds a book—something intriguing, comforting, or quietly profound. You’re someone who finds renewal in ideas and stories. A fresh season is the perfect excuse to begin a new chapter, literally.
    Mostly B’s – A Small Plant
    Your surprise is a plant—maybe a cheerful herb or a tiny green shoot in a clay pot. You appreciate slow, steady growth and the quiet hope of something taking root. You’re the kind of person who knows that small care can create beautiful change.
    Mostly C’s – Art Supplies
    Your basket contains a creative spark: new pens, watercolor paints, or a fresh sketchbook. You greet the season with imagination and possibility. For you, spring is an invitation to make something that didn’t exist before.
    Mostly D’s – A Cozy Candle or Tea
    Your basket holds something peaceful—perhaps a candle, a lovely tea, or another small ritual of calm. You understand that renewal isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s simply the quiet act of making space for rest and warmth.

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  2. I'm a Book or a Plant--surprising no one. Happy spring holidays to those who celebrate!

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