Times of waiting

Julia Ryberg reflects on 'Times of waiting'

by Julia Ryberg 20th December 2013

Advent is a time of waiting – for the arrival of Light. Our tempo accelerates as the year ends. Though we try to keep it simple, many of us are tempted to rush, buy, eat and plan detailed holiday logistics.  I had begun to reflect on times of waiting: pregnant waiting for new birth, dark waiting for new Light and so on. Then I was given something else to think about.