Monday, May 7, 2012

I miss Lent

I miss Lent.

Don’t get me wrong, I love having my coffee and chocolate again.

One thing I did differently this year was to not just “give up something”, but I tried to also deliberately and intentionally set aside more time to pray, read the Bible, write in my journal, and reflect.  Since the end of Lent these disciplines have slipped back into being more sporadic again.

I miss the deeper spiritual connection I felt when I was making that extra effort.  During Lent, the days didn’t roll into each other as much as they do now.  I felt more energised and creative.

I know that if I choose not to keep pushing the snooze button on my alarm, and actually get up to pray, then I start the day more refreshed than if I’d kept dozing during that time.

This isn’t about something I “should” do, like some kind of belated New Year’s resolution.  It’s more that I’m recognising that this is something that actually works well for me when I do make the effort. 

I haven’t been making that effort lately, and I’ve missed it.

10 comments:

  1. I'm just jealous that you can buy Whittakers Peppermint chocolate.

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    1. You'll just have to come to visit and stock up.

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  2. I can really identify with this, Claudia. Why does it take Lent or Advent to persuade us to do what we know would be good to do all year round?

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    1. I don't know, but at least we do have Lent and Advent to remind us of the importance of these things. Perhaps each year I can inch just a little bit closer.

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  3. Classy observation, Claudia and good thoughts. I wish I could figure out how to successfully incorporate more deliberateness into my life as well...

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    1. Be sure to let us know what ideas you've found to work so far. Thank you for your encouragement.

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  4. wish I could sit there eat chocolate and drink coffee and be silent at your table...great post...love your sketch above.

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    1. Thank you Pam. You'd be welcome to visit and share my chocolate and coffee and silence any time.

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