Actively Waiting

Yesterday we talked about "waiting" and "preparing" in this time of Advent, and what it could mean to combine waiting and action (inspired by the Story in Luke chapter 1, 3:1-6, and Philippians 1:3-11). I came across this reflection today (on Christine Sine's website), and I love that it gives a Southern Hemisphere perspective to celebrating Advent:

The themes of Advent usually involve waiting in darkness as nature retreats to survive the cold. On the other hand, Easter themes most often reflect and celebrate the Resurrection alongside the new life of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Having now lived and shared life in Buenos Aires for almost two years, I am now more aware of the opposite rhythms of life and seasons here.

A neat reflection about turning our normal thinking upside-down. And isn't Advent all about that?