What, if anything, are you giving up for Lent?
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February 27th, 2020
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season representing Jesus’ 40 days in the desert and a time of reflection for Christians leading up to Easter.
Older Catholics were raised to give something up for Lent, a small sacrifice of something meaningful but not overwhelming. My parents would often give up alcohol. Others give up chocolate, or swearing, or meat, or going to the movies.
I am giving up Facebook. I deleted the app from both my phone and my iPad. My son said, “that’s not much of a sacrifice”. But as an old person, I use Facebook much more than twenty-year-olds.
Did you give up anything for Lent?
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I gave up Christianity for Lent once about 10 years ago or more, and it stuck.
I used to but haven’t in a long time.
I suppose if I did, I’d give up not cooking. :)
It would be nice if I could give up anger. I’ll give it a try. I’ve been a lot angrier lately and it’s been quite unpleasant. :(
@Demosthenes -Meditation can often help with that. There are tons of guided ones on You Tube.
If anything, you’ll be relaxed afterwards.
Spending at Restaurants,and sugary foods.
I do a 30 day physical cleanse every year, as well as giving up a negative emotion, this year it’s not allowing myself to be angry.
Now you know why I’m not here as much right now. :)
@Desmosthenes I feel that.
I’m prepared to give up my eye shadow…smoked almond by the way!
But my blusher, ain’t no way no how…uh huh!
Nothing.
Are you never coming back to Facebook @zenvelo??! Will you still be playing WWF?
@Dutchess_III I am still playing WWF.
Since Facebook has become an evil tool of right wing disinformation and Zuckerberg wants it that way, I consider it a matter of casting out demons.
What does the World Wrestling Federation have to do with it?
@zenvelo almost always wins…because he’s stronger than me! In order for me to win I have to hit him over the head and knock him out. Then I will win.
@rebbel Do you mean Words with Friends?
I’m giving up crack for Lent.
I’m already doing without so much, the only way I can give up more, would be breathing or pumping blood.
I’m giving up @zenvelo‘s responses to my posts on Facebook.
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