So, I’m not a big ‘lent’ person (I prefer Carnival :). I’ve always known people who have celebrated it (can you use the word ‘celebrate’ in conjunction with lent? ‘observed’ I think is the standard terminology) by giving up small pleasures- alcohol, cookies, broccoli.
Of course, what you’re thinking now is- ‘Ohmigod, Veronica is giving up coffee for Lent!’
Snort.
No, I’m taking a much more drastic course; something even more dear to my heart than even coffee, and much more difficult to abstain from (no, not sex either, I value my marriage).
I’m giving up anxieties.
Stop and think about it. God never commands us to sacrifice all those various pleasures that everyone gives up for Lent, unless of course they are causing us issues. But he does command us not to worry. So I’m basically killing two birds with one stone- keeping a commandment and preserving a tradition, while refusing to worry (which is also good for my health). How will I do it? Just like any other abstention. When I feel those little worries begin to creep up the back of my thoughts, I’ll just say no.
If it works as well as the anti-drug use campaign, I’ll be a nervous wreck by Easter.
Well, off to the coffeepot…
2 comments:
I gave up worrying for new years two year ago and found myself renewing that vow this year as well but I think I am getting better at not worrying, though my coffee intake went way up this past year
Hmm... maybe I'll join you? It would be nice not to worry. I've been having major anxiety issues this year. This month (it's been a looooong month). But, yeah, I'm with you on the coffee and the sex!
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