Yesterday was Ash Wednesday... I wasn't raised in the Catholic Tradition, but I like the idea of giving up something as a way to remember my Faith, and what Jesus sacrificed for us.
So... for Lent - 6 weeks of penitence before Easter - a sacrifice for 42 days ~ I'm a day late, technically (a topic for another post) but I am giving up sitting in front of the boob tube with my feet up every night. My excuse is often I want to sit with my feet up in the recliner after either being on my feet or sitting with my feet on the floor. Well, we have another recliner in the house (!) and it doesn't have a tv in the room.
Well, Gee... whatever will I do? Just off the top of my head:
- Read.
- Write Personal Notes.
- Phone my people.
- Pick up my Guitar and get my fingers back in shape.
- Pick up the Ukulele and learn how to really play it.
- Sing... learn some new songs
- Journal.
- Listen to Music.
*Just the luxury of sitting and relaxing just listening to music makes me a little giddy, to be honest. - Plan my menu and what new WFPB dish
- Learn more about Aromatherapy and the Chemistry and Science of Essential Oils (they make me feel happy)
- Blog/Write more
- Listen to Encouraging and Inspiring Podcasts
Honestly, this has been a 'give up' that I've threatened for years.
Hmmm.... maybe there's a "List of 40 Things to Do Instead of Watch the Telly" (whether it's streaming or regular) that can be created.
