LENT: What to do, what to do?

These days I am participating in near anything that makes me a better human being. So now there's Lent. I haven't given two cents about Lent before. I don't want to give up the best things in life. Why would God want that from me?

Like coffee. One would think I'd give up coffee for Lent, since I love it so much. Not a chance in heaven or hell. God made coffee. God made coffee so good. Why would God want me to not enjoy the smooth deep taste of dark roast and miss out on how thrilled I am to be alive when sipping on its absolute yumminess? Huh? God loves us, right? Then my love would want me to enjoy the very best things in life. Coffee is top 10 for me.

So, coffee's off the table. Sugar? Ok, I have a serious problem with sugar. I would give it up, not just for God, but for my health. But I cannot commit. Sugar goes in my coffee. Deal breaker right there. And I would just give up the rest of the sugar, but I think the point is to go all the way, 100%, yeah?

GASP! I've got it!!! I could give up sex!!! ok, just kidding. It would be cheating anyway. Ol' chic here ain't been having none, so there's that.

Hmmmm. I could give up negativity. But I'm not that negative. So that's a no-brainer.
Gossip? Don't do that much. Drinking? I can't even consume a half a glass of anything. Not a challenge.

What can I give up? What can I give up? Facebook? Nah, I am in the middle of loving people up on there, God wouldn't want that to end. Hmmm. Porn? Who watches porn???!?!?!? Not me! Prove it!! (makes me think maybe I should give up lying). I'm totally kidding feminists friends. Totally probably kidding. Relax.

Seriously though, I have some things for me to let go of. A couple of things. Now it's time for a Donniee list!
  1. (on a side note, just now a big blast of thunder shook through the air. I love it!!) Ok, so each day of Lent, starting today, I will give away a thing. Ever been in my house? Yep, I've got things. I will give away a complete thing a day.
  2. I will give up discouraging thoughts I think way too often. As soon as I think them, poof! I will banish them.  
  3. I will give up Jolly Ranchers. No for real, I suck on like 3 a day. Wait. Never mind, I don't think that's gonna work. 
  4. (Which is now really #3) I will give up laziness. Every time I choose laziness I will fight it and do what I was planning to do (weekdays only though).
  5. (4) ICE CREAM! God, for you and your love, I give up ice cream until Lent is over. Promise. I just need to clarify if frozen yogurt is ice cream. Technically no, right?
  6. (5) Almond Croissants over at the French Bakery. How long is Lent??? Ugh. Don't judge me. If you've ever had these you know that The Most High resides in that bakery, making treats for all the good humans. I'm not prepared to offend the Universe's talent like that. No way!
See there? Donniee is participating in this Lent Ritual. I can be a follower. Look at all I'm giving up!!! Whoa! That's ambitious. I'm gonna scratch off #5, set my self up for success.
I am even doing this Lenten practice thingie at my Center. Check it out HERE . Are you participating? What are you giving up? No, I really want to know. Thanks.

Alrighty, I am off to work, way in the other room there. Enjoy the heck out of your day. 





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