The author reflects on what Easter means to him as a personal essay about a man who devoted his life entirely to humanity and refused to abandon his beliefs to live inside human suffering, rather than escape it or fix it. The author shares his personal experience with his neighbors in Basking Ridge, stating that Easter is not about being a good person but about building something larger than yourself, repairing what's broken, and loving people who are difficult to love. He also shares his thoughts on the meaning of Easter and how it allows him to live more courageously and serve people who have turned against him rather than retaliate. The article suggests that while death may exist, it doesn't get the last word.