I don't celebrate Lent in the traditional sense, but I do often participate by giving up something that I love. I like the challenge of it all. I like pushing myself to see what I can handle. I like seeing that I'm not as addicted to some things as it may seem. In past years, I've given up television, sweets, and chapstick. This year, I've given up complaining.
Why on earth would I choose that, you ask, instead of something easier, like chocolate, or texting, or maybe even breathing? Well, I like to pick something that will really challenge me, and I really like to complain. There is something that rubs me the right way about commiserating with a friend.
Of course, the flip side of this is wallowing in a swamp of negativity that annoys those around me. (I recently had an epiphany that, although he's never said it outright, my husband has a major aversion to complaining.)
So I'm on an exciting journey, one that I hope lasts for longer than just until Easter. Because I like this more positive me.
Your turn: Did you give up something for Lent?
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