I’ve never been Catholic, but I observe Lent every year. I figure I’m not too good for a good idea, whatever the source.
Each year, I try to think of something I should be working on anyway. Then once I’ve decided, I commit to trying for a long-term commitment, not just until Easter.
So this year I gave up something I’m allergic to as a “deliberate shopping choice”. I won’t be ‘freaky’ about it if there’s a little in something that’s my best option. Also, if I’m feeling good and I’m offered food containing it, I’ll probably indulge.
Why the prewritten exceptions? I know I’m not ready to give it up for long-term serious, so why pretend, even to myself?
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[…] the things that I know from experience make me feel worse. This is an unofficial continuation from the lent thing this year, which means I can “stray” when I really want to without compromising […]
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