Sunday, February 28, 2010

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Happy Lent! Sacrifice 2010 = Down Time!

This year I have the goal of giving up being passive. Instead, I plan to be proactive by doing at least one thing per day to improve my health or my home. I was going to give up laziness, and am happy to report that my girlfriend felt passive was a better term - she doesn't see me as being "lazy."

This year is filled with much less angst than the past few. And the idea of giving up judgement isn't even going to enter my mind - I've failed at that too many times, and practice giving up judgement over. . .and over. . . and over!

What am I really giving up this year? A few minutes of "down time."

What will I gain? The benefits could be great: better discipline, a healthier me, having a cleaner, better cleared out home.

Last year a pastor friend of mine gave some good feedback and her theology for NOT giving something up for lent. I totally buy into her theory. But because it's a cultural tradition I keep to - and it often leads to some good - I'll join the throngs of Christians who give up something this time of year. And, regardless of Jesus' approval or disapproval of this activity - it will make for a happier me - and I'm guessing those around me!