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Ladies and Gents it’s my great pleasure on this December 1st 2016 to welcome you, one and all, to GLADvent! Just the familiar recognition of the passing of the days leading up to Christmas, but with an extra twist of Joy and Gratitude thrown in.
To mark the passage of time, and offer daily invitations to reflect and give thanks, I’ve created a GLADvent calendar, which I’d love for you to ‘open’ with me each day, from now until December 24th.
This is not to deny that there are many and real problems we face right now, both individually and as a collective. It is to remind me, and anyone else who needs a nudge, that there is still much of beauty and blessing in this world. That remembering is a source of strength that can be used to face those challenges with courage and compassion.
The numbered stockings each have a specific word and related quote written on the back. The quote is a bonus, for it’s the word that is intended to be an invitation to give thanks for the presence of that thing or quality in our lives. Can you find number 1?
OK friends, let me turn it over for you and let’s see what we’ve got…
KINDNESS: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle. – Plato
Now take a moment to pause and reflect upon how kindness has shown up in your life recently; kindness given, kindness received or both.
And we’re off! The GLADvent journey has begun. Hope to see you tomorrow for stocking number 2.
Feel free to share your thoughts and reflections in the comments section below,
and welcome to GLADvent!
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What a marvelous idea, Harula! We do an Advent Wreath every year (this year our devotions are about Christmas Carols and Hymns). But your idea is wonderful and I fully intend to do a post using your word every day! You started with one of my favorite quotes. I’ve written about it a couple times, I love it so much. Tomorrow is December 1st for us, so I’ll start tomorrow. And THANK YOU for such a great idea!!! I already know what I will write about! 😀
Yay! Glad you like the idea, and even gladder (!) that you’re coming along for the ride with posts of your own 🙂 Yes, I love that quote – got us off to a good start I’d say. With gratitude and in friendship, Harula xx
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Every year my family uses an Advent Wreath for the days leading up to Christmas. Usually the candle lighting and readings start the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Other folks like to use an Advent Calendar that begins on the 1st of December. Harula over at wordsthatserve has created a very unique and special Advent Calendar of her own this year, and I’m so delighted I’m going to use her daily words for a post-a-day until Christmas. Please stop by and see Harula’s wonderfully creative Calendar celebrating GLADvent! I figure a post-a-day is a terrific way to help remind me what’s truly important during this holiday season.. 😀
Wow – thanks so much for the reblog 🙂 I really appreciate it! H xxx
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I’m loving this idea! So,happy Calen shared. 😊
Thank you so Spiritual Dragonfly 🙂 I’m very glad Calen shared it too, so I get to ‘meet’ you here. Welcome! Blessings, H xx
❤️❤️❤️Thank You Harula. This is just what I needed for the month of December 🙏
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Wonderful holiday idea Harula! May we find reasons to share love, kindness and look for the good each day. Maybe this will help create a wonderful habit of goodness. Thanks! 🙂
Glad you like the idea – and yes, let’s form some positive habits together this festive season! Blessings, Harula xx
Cheers!
What a beautiful idea…an all grown up advent calendar to truly remember the importance of the Season and for the New Year. Show Kindness to Our Children through Example every day.
Thank you for this very enthusiastic and thoughtful comment. I’m so glad you like the idea, and I very happy to ‘meet’ you – welcome! Blessings, Harula x
What an inventive way to refashion a calendar that most of us are so familiar with. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure 🙂 I’m very glad you like it. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. Blessings, Harula xx
Love this! 🎄❤️
Thanks dear Pam 🙂 H xxx
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Three years ago! Wow! I must’ve had more time back then 🙂 Welcome to December all! May it begin with KINDNESS. xx