The Lenten season begins with Ash Wednesday, which occurs on 3/5/25. I’m narrowing down what I plan to do/give up. If you are commenting with a sincere heart, the I’d love to hear suggestions on what I could/should do for Lent. Thank you!
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I'm going to limit my time online to 15 minutes daily with trusted sources. While I think we all need to be informed, at some point it's more vitriol than informative. I don't like how I react to a lot of this information. If Lent is going to be a time of renewal, it won't happen for me online.
feb 28, 2025, 5:27 pm • 2 0 • view
Excellent points, Michael! Thank you. Best wishes to you.
feb 28, 2025, 10:03 pm • 4 0 • view
Agree. Hard to picture renewal happening on line, for anyone.
feb 28, 2025, 8:23 pm • 5 0 • view
I'm considering giving up alcohol. Or giving up laziness, requiring at least 20 min run or swim or bike every day
feb 28, 2025, 1:29 am • 1 0 • view
I think both of those are very admirable, Andy!!
feb 28, 2025, 1:31 am • 1 0 • view
Last year I made a point of daily self-reflection that I enforced by writing it down every evening. It was something that brought me peace and I still do.
feb 28, 2025, 4:06 am • 2 0 • view
I was thinking about your idea here and I’m tossing around the idea of a “Gratitude Journal”. A daily entry about something I’m thankful for and then reflecting on that. Thank you kindly, Mya!!
feb 28, 2025, 9:57 am • 2 0 • view
Excellent
feb 28, 2025, 8:23 pm • 1 0 • view
I’ve come to see Lent as a way to better ourselves rather than about depriving ourselves. If there’s nothing that makes you a better person by giving that thing up (especially if you go right back to it after Lent - e.g., drinking), add something (e.g., journaling, study goals, exercise, etc.).
feb 28, 2025, 6:04 am • 3 0 • view
I appreciate this mind set. I know that I can give up things, I’ve done that for many Lents; that’s why I want something that’s on a deeper level. Thank you so much!
feb 28, 2025, 9:58 am • 1 0 • view
I figure the goal is to be closer to God, and I imagine closer to God is something along the lines of self-actualization because then, IMHO, the barriers to God would be fewer, so I try to look for barriers to remove or habits I need to create to achieve that goal. 💁🏻♀️
feb 28, 2025, 3:37 pm • 1 0 • view
It makes perfect sense. Thank you so much!
feb 28, 2025, 4:16 pm • 1 0 • view
Thank YOU for starting the conversation! I love these conversations, but finding a safe space for them is tough.
feb 28, 2025, 5:32 pm • 1 0 • view
Indeed. 💜 I appreciate you.
feb 28, 2025, 11:02 pm • 1 0 • view
Sounds like you’re leading in to Spiritual Direction .
feb 28, 2025, 8:22 pm • 1 0 • view
I hope so!
feb 28, 2025, 11:02 pm • 1 0 • view