I'm not sure how religious or spiritual any of you are, but between working for a religious organization and being semi-active in our church, I do like this time of year... it used to be that I dreaded Lent - there was always this pressure to give something up - usually something I really liked, like chocolate. But a few years ago, after I started going back to church more regularly, I was reminded by my minister that we can take things ON for Lent too... In fact, he recently sent out an email reminder to us that said the following... "Lent is a season of repentence, when we listen closely for God's call for us to return. It's a time when, with particular intention, we enter into disciplines and practices that help us get in God's way...". Hmmm... Get in God's way... part of what I decided to take on earlier this year, was a commitment to really embrace my physical health. For lent I want to push myself even further than I have. When I think I can't do anymore, I need to tell myself I can, and do a bit more each day... I am in such a better place than I ever have been physically - and part of that is the mental realization that I CAN do these things. I want to keep pushing myself... I have 3 races on the board to accomplish within this time period, and I think God is smiling down on me to see (a) how much healthier I am becoming, and (b) how I am taking care of myself both mentally AND physically now too... so more running it is! And more praying too - I've been slacking a bit on that. And I forget sometimes, that I get in God's way the most when I am out there running in the dark at 5:45AM... because he is usually saying something to me, and that is when I am listening. So, we'll see... time to get myself more in his way!
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Hopefully with these efforts, dealing with having less restriction will help me stay at a static point or, dare I say it, even lower... time will tell!
2.18.2010
So grateful for each of you...and what I'm taking on for Lent
Ya'll rock! I have the best blogging buddies in the world! Thanks so much for all your support about the last post and the un-fill. I was down this morning to 201.4, and I'm hoping to get below 200 if for nothing else to know that I can do it - I do anticipate that I may gain a bit over the next few days/weeks, but we'll see! The great news is that I'm going in on Tuesday afternoon for the floro, so hopefully if all is okay, they'll put a bit back into the band and start filling me up again slowly but surely... and maybe, just maybe, I can have a picture of 1XX.X to be looking at to motivate me! In the meantime, I'm embracing my liquids... I'm meeting friends for dinner tonight and will have soup, and tomorrow night after I get to move to mushy food, will have lobster bisque and some mushier food for dinner at Texas de Brazil (Dennis and I are meeting some friends to celebrate one of their birthdays and our anniversary)!
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I'm not sure how religious or spiritual any of you are, but between working for a religious organization and being semi-active in our church, I do like this time of year... it used to be that I dreaded Lent - there was always this pressure to give something up - usually something I really liked, like chocolate. But a few years ago, after I started going back to church more regularly, I was reminded by my minister that we can take things ON for Lent too... In fact, he recently sent out an email reminder to us that said the following... "Lent is a season of repentence, when we listen closely for God's call for us to return. It's a time when, with particular intention, we enter into disciplines and practices that help us get in God's way...". Hmmm... Get in God's way... part of what I decided to take on earlier this year, was a commitment to really embrace my physical health. For lent I want to push myself even further than I have. When I think I can't do anymore, I need to tell myself I can, and do a bit more each day... I am in such a better place than I ever have been physically - and part of that is the mental realization that I CAN do these things. I want to keep pushing myself... I have 3 races on the board to accomplish within this time period, and I think God is smiling down on me to see (a) how much healthier I am becoming, and (b) how I am taking care of myself both mentally AND physically now too... so more running it is! And more praying too - I've been slacking a bit on that. And I forget sometimes, that I get in God's way the most when I am out there running in the dark at 5:45AM... because he is usually saying something to me, and that is when I am listening. So, we'll see... time to get myself more in his way!
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Hopefully with these efforts, dealing with having less restriction will help me stay at a static point or, dare I say it, even lower... time will tell!
I'm not sure how religious or spiritual any of you are, but between working for a religious organization and being semi-active in our church, I do like this time of year... it used to be that I dreaded Lent - there was always this pressure to give something up - usually something I really liked, like chocolate. But a few years ago, after I started going back to church more regularly, I was reminded by my minister that we can take things ON for Lent too... In fact, he recently sent out an email reminder to us that said the following... "Lent is a season of repentence, when we listen closely for God's call for us to return. It's a time when, with particular intention, we enter into disciplines and practices that help us get in God's way...". Hmmm... Get in God's way... part of what I decided to take on earlier this year, was a commitment to really embrace my physical health. For lent I want to push myself even further than I have. When I think I can't do anymore, I need to tell myself I can, and do a bit more each day... I am in such a better place than I ever have been physically - and part of that is the mental realization that I CAN do these things. I want to keep pushing myself... I have 3 races on the board to accomplish within this time period, and I think God is smiling down on me to see (a) how much healthier I am becoming, and (b) how I am taking care of myself both mentally AND physically now too... so more running it is! And more praying too - I've been slacking a bit on that. And I forget sometimes, that I get in God's way the most when I am out there running in the dark at 5:45AM... because he is usually saying something to me, and that is when I am listening. So, we'll see... time to get myself more in his way!
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Hopefully with these efforts, dealing with having less restriction will help me stay at a static point or, dare I say it, even lower... time will tell!
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11 comments:
What a fabulous attitude. You're setting yourself up for success.
Awww....yup - you got the true meaning of Lent - not always giving something up. Good luck.
I've never heard before that you can take on something. Interesting.
You are amazing! You will reach your goals with that attitude & mindset!
Good on you!! You're positive attitude and faith in God will get you through.
I had a priest once who encouraged us to "do something" for Lent as opposed to "not do something (giving something up)". I always like that idea because it seems more positive.
I'm a little behind this year so I'm still deciding - I can't be it's Lent already.
Love your attitude! You inspire me!!
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I too have always given something up for lent; chocolate, diet coke, hamburgers. This year I reminded myself that it is about discipline not about giving something up. I have chosen to take on prayer. I am praying every morning when I wake up. It feels so good to be embracing Lent and not feeling horrible about it the whole time. Good for you for choosing to take something on too!
Great post, and great idea about taking something on for Lent.
Thanks for that...we are always told to give up something not take something on. I am sure with that spirit you have you will continue to achieve your goals...good luck next week
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