Advent becomes the spiritual framework for this slower, more intentional season. Rather than skipping ahead to joy, Advent asks for waiting,sitting with longing, expectation, and hope. This reflects on how the Christian story itself unfolds this way: before celebration, there was darkness; before joy, there was waiting; before the birth of Christ, there was love preparing to arrive. Christmas, at its core, is not about perfection or excess but about God choosing closeness,ent

There are many ways to understand the process of forgiveness, and how you come to terms with it will depend on your situation and context. Grief and forgiveness are closely connected; allowing yourself to forgive after a significant or tragic loss leads to healing and peace. Making a conscious effort to forgive someone who has hurt you can be incredibly liberating yet challenging. This process takes time; however, it allows you to stop letting others occupy space in your min