Let me begin this post by saying, I am by no means a religious expert of any kind. I just think the topic of Lent is very interesting and I like learning about it. In my church, First Christian Church in the town that I'm from, we learn about lent, but it's not a strict thing. We never gave up anything for lent while I was growing up or anything like that. Since coming to college, I have been exposed to many different religions and for some, the time of Lent is a very serious topic.
Here's what I learned about it just by googling the term:
"Lent"
1. The period preceding Easter that in the Christian Church is devoted to fasting, abstinence, and penitence in commemoration of Christ's fasting in the wilderness. In the Western Church it runs from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday and so includes forty weekdays.
2. During Lent, many of the faithful commit to fasting or giving up certain types of luxury as a form of penitence.
3. Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline.
I was talking to a couple friends about it yesterday and I asked them what types of things are you supposed to give up? Is it something that normally you couldn't live without ? Like dresses or blogging for me...Or should you pick something not as serious? Like french fries or Reese's Cups.
They said that it should be something that means something to you, or has some importance in your life.
Here are some things that I've been thinking about giving up:
-Elevators
(I should be taking the stairs more often!)
-Chocolate
-Fast food
-Soft drinks
-Spending money on random things
-Being lazy
I want it to be something realistic, that's why I'm taking some time to think about my choice. I don't feel like there's any point in picking something that I know I'll cheat on.
Are you all planning on giving something up for Lent?
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On another note, last night I had the pleasure of meeting two blogger friends! This is the first time I'd ever met someone from a blog, so I was a little nervous, but it was such a great time!
I had dinner with Emily from Life with Emily and Jordan from Style, Grace & Charm...The Southern Way. What's funny about this story is that the three of us have been going to the same school for four years and we had never met! We had a nice dinner, at a bar/restaurant in town and had fun talking about school, our families, and everything in between!
Have a happy Wednesday!
Here's what I learned about it just by googling the term:
"Lent"
1. The period preceding Easter that in the Christian Church is devoted to fasting, abstinence, and penitence in commemoration of Christ's fasting in the wilderness. In the Western Church it runs from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday and so includes forty weekdays.
2. During Lent, many of the faithful commit to fasting or giving up certain types of luxury as a form of penitence.
3. Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline.
I was talking to a couple friends about it yesterday and I asked them what types of things are you supposed to give up? Is it something that normally you couldn't live without ? Like dresses or blogging for me...Or should you pick something not as serious? Like french fries or Reese's Cups.
They said that it should be something that means something to you, or has some importance in your life.
Here are some things that I've been thinking about giving up:
-Elevators
(I should be taking the stairs more often!)
-Chocolate
-Fast food
-Soft drinks
-Spending money on random things
-Being lazy
I want it to be something realistic, that's why I'm taking some time to think about my choice. I don't feel like there's any point in picking something that I know I'll cheat on.
Are you all planning on giving something up for Lent?
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On another note, last night I had the pleasure of meeting two blogger friends! This is the first time I'd ever met someone from a blog, so I was a little nervous, but it was such a great time!
I had dinner with Emily from Life with Emily and Jordan from Style, Grace & Charm...The Southern Way. What's funny about this story is that the three of us have been going to the same school for four years and we had never met! We had a nice dinner, at a bar/restaurant in town and had fun talking about school, our families, and everything in between!
