some of you might be familiar with the term "lent." it is a predominantly catholic thing, a period lasting 40 days, ending on easter. it represents the 40 days and 40 nights Christ went without food and water. traditionally, catholics give up something for those 40 days to prepare themselves for the celebration of easter. now, i haven't been catholic for a few years but i think it's still a good thing to do. so this lent, i am giving up FACEBOOK and SWEETS! not sure which will be harder.
although it will be hard, i am very excited to do it. i spend more time than is necessary on facebook and i definitely eat more sweets than i should. a few of my roommates have joined me and are swearing off sweets as well! that'll make it easier... plus the fact that on sundays, we're allowed to have the things we gave up. i'm not just making this up... it's what most catholics do! so sundays will be facebook and treats days. yay.
besides just giving up those things i decided to add something good too. i am going to read or watch a general conference talk every day. :) i love general conference but i never re-read the talks afterwards! i think it will be a good spiritual boost for me.
so, here's to 40 days (and hopefully more) of learning self-control and bettering myself. aloha :)
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Good for you girl! I couldn't do it, but I'm glad someone can! Also, if you need a good talk to read, look up "The Inconvenient Messiah" by Elder Holland. It was a devotional address he gave while president of BYU, and it is just incredible!! So good :)
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