Advent Calendars Are Not Just For Christmas

Being from a Jewish family, we never had an advent calendar growing up, but I just love the idea of opening up a different little window to find a new surprise each day.

This morning, I woke up with this exact feeling.

Isn't it true? We open our eyes every morning not knowing exactly what the day will bring.

Today, like most days, I pretty much know my schedule, my appointments, my to-do list. But here's what came to me as I thought about the advent calendar:

What if you approached every day as a mystery waiting to be explored?

What if you entered into each experience, every conversation, every task without expectation, as a new adventure, not quite sure of what was in store for you?

What if you participated in your day with that same sense of lighthearted and playful wonder for how it will unfold?