Even thought I am a seriously-out-of-practice Catholic, I do try to give something up for lent every year, more as an act of self control than an act of faith or penance.
So what do I give up this year?
One of my friends posted this on FaceBook today:
How about that?
How about for the next 40 days (not counting Sundays - silly rule) I gently correct myself and re-route my thoughts every time I think about the Wolf, or Sebastian, or some of the scary what ifs. How about I put away the reminders, the mementos, just until Easter, and try to move forward.
I'll let you know how it goes. Or if I wimp out, and just stop drinking coffee instead.
Wow. That's actually something worth giving up for Lent, of substance. May I politely suggest that you take it day by day, rather than one whole lent, which would mean that if you have a transgression you forgive yourself and move on.
ReplyDeleteI feel like you've thrown down the gauntlet. I'm going to have to give something up too, something real, because this is one heck of a brilliant idea.
Sadly I gave up coffee when my favourite machine pooped out on me two years ago, so I don't have it as a follow up. And I am unwilling to give up the Irish Whiskey I used to put in said coffee so ... hmmm ...
First of all, I'm giving up Lent for Lent. Works well, I think. As for you going forward, I'll be like the dude with the broom on the Curling team...sweeping the road ahead for you. Smooth sailing. LYLT
ReplyDeleteI think this is an excellent idea, much more meta than the usual "I'm giving up chocolate" theme. I think you've just inspired me to do the same, give up on the negative thought processes that persist even in the good times.
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