I'm just curious! I don't observe it so we don't give up anything for Lent.
My co-worker gave up soda and BIL gave up red meat.
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Chocolate!
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I used to give things up, but it didn't feel like I was actually using it as a spiritual practice--it was just a more motivating New Year's resolution. So now I try to add things--prayers, acts of kindness, reading the Bible, etc.
But this year, I didn't do anything. Whomp, whomp.
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@petunia354:
Girl, you be crazy.
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No, I'm not really religious.
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I gave up swearing; I kinda have a sailor's mouth. I'm doing alright.
I'm "taking on" as well. I'm setting aside 30 minutes each evening to focus on faith-related readings, and promised to do my best to attend an additional service, during the week.
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I didn't give anything up but added too. Currently reading 1 chapter of a book every night so act as me time as well as doing something to better myself.
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No, not in the traditional sense. I am reading through the entire New Testament for Lent.
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Since I had a baby Jan 27, I gave up solid sleep and "took up" Bible reading on my phone during the MOTN feedings.....
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I gave up ice cream... I like the idea of 'adding to' also but haven't done anything so far. Last year I signed up for an email program and read a bible verse each day.
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I am dieting anyway, so no. Plus, as I told DH, I feel like I have given up enough with the move, without giving up something else I love, lol. Total first world problems, I know.
I actually prefer the idea of doing something every day for Lent, rather than give something up. -
No, lapsed Catholic here, but even when I was active, I don't like the idea of giving up "luxuries" for Lent. "Giving up" chocolate, alcohol, etc isn't really much of a sacrifice. An interesting challenge, maybe. But if the idea is to truly sacrifice, I think volunteering time or something else would be closer to the original goal.
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