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40 Days and 40 Nights...

40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS…

Can I do this? Am I strong enough? 40 days or just about 6 weeks without meat and FaceBook. That was the pledge I made on Ash Wednesday, March 9, 2011. I love food and I love meat. I also found that I was becoming increasingly attached to FB. It would be difficult to part with both but that in my opinion is what Lent is all about, sacrifice and resistance to temptation. I embarked on my journey in faith.

FACEBOOK
On the eve of Ash Wednesday at 10:19 pm I updated my FB status: “Lent: no meat or FB. Link me by email/text/tele if needed. Praying for strength, patience and perseverance”, the following day I deactivated my FB account. When I saw the “deactivation” message I was sad, it meant that for awhile I would not be connected to “my friends”. I removed the app from my phone and tried hard not to think about it. Week 2 was easier and each day after was better. I did not miss Facebook, I actually started to appreciate not having the distraction around. I started reading and writing more, worked on my blog, business and academic work. I realized that FB absorbed a lot of my time, how did that happen to me?
The days leading up to the end of lent were not easy either as I contemplated never reactivating my account, but I did this morning. It is nice to be back!

MEAT
Meat was difficult especially when I still had to prepare meat dishes for my household. The aroma and sight of the meals on some days nearly killed me. When my son did not finish the delicious roast chicken or meat ball I prepared I was always tempted to push it in my mouth but I remembered my prayer for strength, patience and perseverance, so I held back and I struggled on. Going to restaurants and planning my own meals was difficult but I held on and yesterday morning when I bit into my pork sausage sandwich, I said “Hmmh” this is good and I missed it.

NOW…
…I have decided to do a meatless Friday and use FB in moderation. I have my blog and twitter account where I will share most of my information. 40 days was a time of reflection, renewal and mental strength training for me. I have many vices and I would like to give up one vice for 30 days every now again. I would like to challenge my weakness for sugar and bread one day but chocolate is untouchable.
My friends I implore you to give up something you love for a long while and see how it feels and if you have, I would love to hear about it. Your comments are welcome.
Peace, Love and Eternal Happiness!
Chris

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