Try though I might, I am not always good at enjoying the journey. Impatience to get to my destination always seems to get the better of me. And throughout my childhood, Advent was torture. The slow and stately progress of doors on my calendar, taunting me. I was always so eager to get to the 25th and then hugely disappointed on Boxing Day, at the thought of things being over for another whole year.
So this year, a book caught my eye and I knew it was going to be part of my Advent. There's a chapter a day to read and ponder on.
Do Nothing: Christmas is Coming. Slow down, stress less, make Christmas more meaningful. Sounds good to me. I'll let you know how it works out.
If I can just stop myself from reading ahead to the following days' entries...
oh I definitely want to hear more about it!
Posted by: meg | 01 December 2008 at 00:53
Sounds good to me! Do share any pearls of wisdom you glean won't you?! I'm making this Christmas a stress free one too - no sewing gifts and my mum is taking care of the food! Excellent!
Posted by: lina | 01 December 2008 at 02:13
Wow - that sounds like a really interesting book. Please let us know how it goes.
Posted by: Turvys | 01 December 2008 at 06:53
That sounds really interesting - let us know how it goes!
We have broken out the chocolate advents here - yes I know it's only 7.44am :-D
x
Posted by: Kitty | 01 December 2008 at 07:44
Slowing down and stressing less sounds perfect to me! Although I'm not sure how achievable this is working in retail over the holidays--ugh. K x
Posted by: kristina | 01 December 2008 at 08:14
I forgot on purpose the whole shenanigan about advent calendars.
does that make me a horrible mother?
Happy December to you! Do share the entries please...
Posted by: monica | 01 December 2008 at 08:44
I heard him on Jeremy Vine last week, and he sounded very sensible - I'd be interested to hear how you find the book. I have to admit to loving the whole progress of advent though.
Posted by: dottycookie | 01 December 2008 at 09:16
Oh, please share!
Posted by: Simone | 01 December 2008 at 10:37
That looks like a very interesting book. Are you able to give us a snippet for today? Let us know if it does make a difference!
Posted by: Deb | 01 December 2008 at 12:34
What a delightful idea... I think I would be too tempted to read on though!
Posted by: gina | 01 December 2008 at 13:10
I've bought it too (from Mostly Books, of course!). He talks a lot of sense, so I'm looking forward to a transformed build-up to Christmas...
Posted by: Helen | 01 December 2008 at 17:30
I've always loved advent, although the family situation means I'm much more reticent this year. As things get better I'm starting to feel a little of that bubble joy again. Hope that book helps you to feel it too - sad that advent was a torture for you.
Do share what you learn from that book.
Posted by: Emma | 01 December 2008 at 17:53
Oooh please share it! I remember just how looooong December used to be when I was a child and now it zips by far too fast.
xxx
Posted by: Lesley | 02 December 2008 at 19:51
My daughter has already opened 4 days of her advent calendar. I think she's trying to speed things up around here...
Posted by: Lil' d | 02 December 2008 at 20:40
would love to hear more about this book! please update us...
Posted by: jenn nahrstadt | 08 December 2008 at 15:05