I began my practice of the written & posted Advent calendar last year—2021. The quote above was my closing sentiment on day 24. I went back to look at it because I am having a hard time getting this year’s Advent started—I’m unsure of my theme or how to approach it or what I should use as inspiration. So I decided, rather than trying to start anew, I could dig into what I already gathered.

Makes sense. Winter is the time of year to dip into the stores and inventory—perhaps be surprised and nourished—by what is there. We’ve worked hard throughout the year, squirrelling away the clever insight, the charged moment, the special memory. Now, it is time to source that supply, to go within and experience the abundance we already have.

In the dark quiet of winter, whispers trumpet and our words resound for miles. During Advent, we have time and reason to listen.

Each day this Advent, join me in speaking into that quiet and hearing its responses.

Words await.