When Hope Hurts: An Advent Reflection

“‘For a while’ is a phrase whose length can’t be measured.
At least by the person who’s waiting.” -Haruki Murakami

With the Advent season upon us, there is no shortage of reflections on the necessity and beauty of waiting. And for good reason, as many of them have much wisdom. However, in recent years, as I consider the theme of “waiting”, I have come to recognize that it is not always the best choice we can make.

Like many before me, entering midlife has taught be that our hopes and dreams don’...