Day 22: Sacred Traditions Advent Calendar

List some favorites from 2024.

Hello friends,

Taking a moment to pause and reflect on your favorites can feel like a sacred act. List-making is not just about organization—it’s a way to ground yourself in gratitude and joy. This simple tradition invites you to sit quietly, pen in hand, and connect with the little and big things that light you up.

You could pick one category from this list and create a collection of your favorite things within it, mix and match across categories, or simply choose a few that inspire you. This list can also serve as a creative prompt for reflection and play as you look back on the year.

Prompt: What are your favorites?

Here’s a starting point for your sacred list:

• Favorite song

• Favorite holiday tradition

• Favorite food

• Favorite memory from childhood

• Favorite moment (or two or three):

• Favorite song or album:

• Favorite thing you made:

• Favorite activity that feels like self-care:

• Favorite quote or mantra:

• Favorite time of year or season:

• Favorite movie or TV series:

• Favorite color:

• Favorite scent:

• Favorite way to spend a quiet evening:

• Favorite place to unwind:

• Favorite person(s) to spend time with:

This practice not only cultivates gratitude but also serves as a gentle reminder of who you are and what brings you joy. Revisit your list as the seasons change, and let it evolve with you.

“Permission granted to pause.” Take a moment to jot down your list—you might just discover something new about yourself. Here are a few of my favorites! I’d love you to share a few of yours.

"Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens…these are a few of my favorite things."
— Oscar Hammerstein II, The Sound of Music