In this two minute mini-sode, Jen shares two encouraging quotes for those of us with a tendency to feel overwhelmed by seasonal lists and when certain things “should” be done in preparation for the holidays.

Jen mentions the British tradition of ‘Stir up Sunday’, when you make your Christmas pudding on the final Sunday before the first Sunday of Advent ( pictured in the show notes is one from Jen’s 80s childhood).

Find a moment’s peace with some words Jen loved from Tara Dickson’s Seek and Savor podcast (specifically, the episode What Are You Building Your Hope On?, to help us fight “weariness and overwhelm”).

Jen also mentions a quote from Confessions St Augustine (Jen reads from this version).

And no, Jen’s never made her own Christmas pudding.

Music for this episode is by Purple Planet.

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