Dec 2025, written for Denver Archdiocese magazine
https://www.denvercatholic.org/this-advent-do-the-opposite
On a famous episode of the TV comedy Seinfeld, George Costanza follows this advice: “Do the opposite.” His life decisions have turned out disastrously in work, romance, finance and more. He has always trusted his instincts, but he has been wrong every time. Now, he will “Do the opposite.” If every instinct he has is wrong, then the opposite would have to be right, right? He introduces himself to a beautiful woman, saying, “My name is George. I’m unemployed and I live with my parents.” She is impressed and agrees to go out with him.
This Advent, what if we give it a try? “Do the opposite…”