Advent Blog 2025 — The Beauty of Acting Spontaneously
We often treat spontaneity like a backup plan, something we fall into only when the “real” plan collapses. But maybe it deserves more credit.
We often treat spontaneity like a backup plan, something we fall into only when the “real” plan collapses. But maybe it deserves more credit.
To choose something that feels like a spark of who we’re becoming.
These small acts—simple, seasonal, imperfect—have a way of revealing truths we didn’t know we were seeking. Action shows us what lights us up, what expands us, and what feels like a gentle “yes” inside our spirit.
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