And, I get it. In normal years, I’d be cool with waiting; with leaning into the “not-yet-ness” of Advent. I’d linger in the lengthening darkness of the days, pray solemnly, meditate, and look forward to the celebration to come at (and only at) Christmas. Honestly, Advent has been a really spiritual time for me in the past, a time where my prayer life is focused and measured and intentional, and when I do Advent right, Christmas feels rightly bright and lovely and wonderful.
But this year… this year, I feel like I’ve had about all the darkness I can handle. For sure, I’m looking forward to Christmas and anticipating the light coming into the world, but I’m going to take it a little easier on myself this year, spiritually. I’m going to sing some Christmas carols in Advent, I’m going to decorate early, and I’m going to look for the light now, wherever I can glimpse it.
Who’s with me? Let’s have a Very Merry Christmasy Advent. Join us for our singalong, decorate a tree on the lawn at IC, and help each other welcome Christ into the world, early and often.
Blessings,
-Margo
PS, Happy Thanksgiving!