What to give up? I have followed the idea of giving something up for Lent for the past five years now. I have been tough on myself and picked something that I truly enjoy but is also not necessarily healthy for me. In a way turning lent into a "do something good for my body, mind and spirit" somewhat inline with the ideal of Prayer, Fasting and Alms giving.
Honestly Prayer and Alms giving are easy for me. I give thanks, ask for strength and forgiveness and protection for my loved ones every morning. Plus this time of year the MDA campaign is in swing and I try to donate to it every year (made easier now that my employer has become a large corporate sponsor, thus allowing me to contribute right at work).
It is the Fasting part that allows gives me trouble though. This year I am at a loss as to what to "give up" and it is time to choose. I need a bit of help deciding.
Five years ago it was fast food, a healthy choice and one that was harder than I thought. Four years ago it was sex. Now that shouldn't sound so bad considering I lead a celibate lifestyle, but keep in mind I included masturbation...its was a LONG 40 days and nights. Three years ago I gave up Soda, Tea and any other drink besides juice and water. That was really not that bad I may have "cheated" that year and should have only had water because I killed some OJ. Two years ago it was candies and breads, sticking with the healthy theme I constantly caught myself wanting pizza and burgers and even breaded chicken and fish before I remembered not to eat them. last year I gave up WoW for lent. Going 40 days/nights without even logging in to run a daily quest was horrible for me and proved what a geek and gamer I really am.
This year I need to pick something and have no idea what. So far the best I have come up with is Facebook. It would be tough at first but is that really enough?
How about some ideas Guys? I am stuck.
