Thursday, February 22, 2007

Lent

I had a friend at work suggest that instead of deleting or giving up something from our lives during the lent season that we add something to our lives. Possibilities are endless: Praying everyday, frequently calling loved ones, giving ourselves a well-deserved break to think and relax, doing our share to clean up the environment in which we live (that can be taken in several ways...pick your own), etc, etc. I think the idea is a wonderful one, an idea that can enrich our lives. The problem for myself seems to be thinking of an idea that seems worthy enough as well as one that seems "do-able". I know the idea is not to pick the most convenient - that seems like it would be defeating the purpose - but I also want to choose something that I believe ,with a little bit of effort and thought, I could accomplish and add to my life - not just for the current lent season, but for a lifetime. It will take some time to think.