I told a friend yesterday that these daily Advent posts have been very therapeutic for me. Taking the time each day, just a few minutes, to think about preparing for Christmas is a good thing. Taking a pause in the morning before heading out for my day, each day, helps me get my head straight about this time of year.
So, today’s word is pause.
There is so much hype, so much noise, with commercials showing ‘perfect’ celebrations, and unreal expectations. Sometimes it is necessary to just be still, and to take a few moments to breathe and think about WHY we really celebrate Christmas.
It is one week from today.
I am happy to admit that I have handled the Advent season better than I have in past years. I have used this time to focus on preparing. I have accepted the fact that I can not do everything. I can not live up to the commercial hype – and I don’t want to. December 25th will come soon – and then pass. It will be a wonderful time with family, with good food and drink, with some presents to open. But, it will first and foremost be the birthday of Jesus.
Today I pause to think about it. Tomorrow I hope to pause again.
Pause. Breathe. Think. Thank. Love. – maybe this should be my new mantra!
Marla’s Musings 