Packages on their way to Christmas destinations
Holiday stamps
A simultaneous text from two friends : sky alert (because these friends understand the little things)
GPS services and airport directions
Safe travel and clear blue skies
Old friends and traditions
Signing off that work computer for a few blessed days of holiday preparations/enjoyment
Find joy this week. 🌟
It’s Advent — week 2–and the theme is peace. Ahh. The ultimate goal-Miss Elusive we might say. But then, we receive her in passing moments: glitter of sun on leaves, snowflake falling afar, a handshake/hug/child’s kiss upon our hand. She’s near. We have to seek Her.
Peace visits when we make the smallest decisions, one after another. Let go of expectations. Honor with love the simple things. I hope you find your version of her this week. Maybe your her is a him. That is ok. 😉
Some peace that visited me this week in physical forms:
Double A batteries and the light they help bring to a strand of lights…
A new friend bringing felt sliders and helping me move a too heavy cabinet, which led to progress in so many ways…
Shopping with children and hoping they never lose their joy and generosity…
Saying no to the events I don’t want to attend 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️…
And looking forward to invitations from treasured friends and our traditions 🎄❤️🎄…
The note and gift card left by a shy student on the last day of classes…
Wearing those crazy Christmas boots again this year—and remembering the fun of a dear friend miles away…
Find your peace this week. 🕊️✌️❤️🎄
Here she is…and she’ll fly by fast, so enjoy these December days.
She’s given me lovely gifts plus more this week—here are seven or thereabouts:
live holiday music at a local arts market
surprise arrivals of family and friends at art event
that thermos of hot coffee — gift and timing
candy canes lining my driveway thanks to a thoughtful son
creativity streaks
the man singing carols in Home Depot today
grocery store flowers —really underrated
…and a random decision to buy a Sunday paper. May become a habit.
Today Advent starts. I meant to post a candle flickering…but just imagine. I’ll light it later tonight. Say a prayer for us. Know rituals sustain and matter.
Hope. 🕯️
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