Recently, a recurring line from a TV commercial caught my attention. Repeatedly, we are asked, “What’s strong with you?” Not wanting any viewer to miss the query, the line is printed several times across the screen.
Upon reflection, I decided to adopt this line as my entry point for Advent 2021. What insights might I gain if I sat with the question,
“What’s strong with me?”
How might my experience of Advent change if I withdrew my attention from self-reflection on the question, “What’s wrong with me?” Could I better put the focus on my inner strength and the graces given me by the Sacred Strength Giver? How might this shift in perspective open my heart to new graces? What might I discover about what buoys up my spirit? What messengers of new strength might I identify as the ones who bring tidings of good news and encouragement into my daily life? Who in my circle of interactions might I find an opportunity to thank for their recurring strength?
As Advent begins, I challenge you to join me in reflecting upon your own life.
What’s strong with you?
Sister Nancy Wales, csj
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