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Lenten Plan

"We are of the Earth
We are nourished by the Earth
We travel on the Earth
We will go back to the Earth."

Yesterday evening Dad and I went out for dinner. At dinner I was asked about my Lenten plans. I told him that I didn't know, but that I would know by the end of the Ash Wednesday service. Last night's service once again reminded me why I appreciate my church and what they are trying to do. We were told that Lent was not about guilt but about recognizing the ways we are connected to God, to each other, to the Earth... ways to bring healing and hope. As I entered the service, I picked up my Lenten Devotional. In the back were "68 practices for Feeding Hungry Hearts." I chose one new idea that I will follow through Lent. My Lenten practice is to write one thank you note to someone each day. As I mentioned yesterday, I will also write three gratitudes each day on this blog. The other Lenten activity that I am going to TRY is to walk or go to the gym every day. Last night I started by walking the dog and writing my first thank you.

Today I give thanks...
1. time spent with Dad and Nalo
2. feeling connected to my church
3. a Lenten plan already started

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Anonymous said…
Love the thank you note idea. It will help you be more grateful (not that you aren't) and will have untold results for the recipient. Love it!
Thank you for the idea.
4:03 PM
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