December 17, 2023
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An Advent Poem
by Michael Hobson
Sometimes dreams are troublesome things
Flitting images of the sorting mind
Lingering before unmoving eyes on the walls and ceilings of tired afternoons
Or scattering worries onto the fields of lids long closed
But sometimes dreams are hopeful things
Warm and reassuring
The frayed sleeve of a favorite shirt
The comfort of rest and a new tomorrow
“Music does a lot of things for a lot of people. It’s transporting, for sure. It can take you right back, years back, to the very moment certain things happened in your life. It’s uplifting, it’s encouraging, it’s strengthening.”
“Take SABBATH, for dreams take time. There’s a reason dreams come to us in our sleep—rest recharges us, connects us with our intuition, expands our imagination, and opens us to receive God’s messages. It takes action to bring our dreams to life; it takes rest and time to sustain them. To nourish and sustain yourself as a dreamer, commit to a Sabbath activity today, perhaps one of those listed below:
- Go for a walk outside.
- Sit quietly and meditate.
- Plant something indoors or outside.
- Spend time with a friend or loved one.
- Explore a new area of your town or city.
- Cook or bake something using a favorite or new recipe.
- Do yoga or exercise in a way that feels good for your body.
- Write a letter to someone you haven’t talked to in a while.
- Draw or create something.
- Dance or play music.
- Watch a movie.
- Take a nap.
- Read a book.”
