Lent 2012

So every year Lent rolls around, I try to take some time to think about how I want to represent myself and make a change. In the past I would give up chocolate, or potatoes, or cheese or soda or whatever of the many food-related vices I had in an effort to curb my junk food intake.

The ending result usually meant that on Easter Sunday I'd be dreaming about Pepsi or chocolate. hahaha

But I did always feel like I was missing the point a bit. Whenever I would try to give back or do something more I fell short, and it would frustrate me that I couldnt complete this task and follow thru the way I intended.

So this year rolled around an the thoughts went thru my head. There had to be a food component, and there had to be a spiritual component.

So the food part is not necessarily EASY but easier. See giving up a Shamrock Shake is a challenge because its something I adore and look forward to every year. The easy part is that I have already had a few since they came out before Lent started, and they will probably retire before Lent is over so I wont be tempted , I'll just not get the full use of the small window of opportunity.

Part II is church. This is a picture of my church, where I was married last July and where my husband and I go when we remember to.... which is irregular and pathetic. Its not like our lives are extra busy its just that we forget as we only have Sat/Sun to spend with each other in our 'ships passing' lives. So we start doing things around the house and forget or sleep in too late. Its really pathetic and not as spiritual as we'd like to be.

So for the second half of my Lenten promise this year,,, is to go to church weekly. Ideally my husband would come with me, but if not it is my promise to myself. To make it a habit and value its purpose and also connect to Lent in a more spiritual way.

D