Today is day 15 of the lent, and I’m satisfied with the fact that I’ve managed to sacrifice the things I decided upon. But, I have to admit that it’s not always easy. Everyday I’m tempted to break my promises. I need to pray and stay focused. These are the sacrifices I’ll make this lent:
- No magazine purchases
- no clothing/accessories purchases
- no jewelry purchases
- use as little money as possible on items not considered as necessary (in a rigid sense)
In addition I’m trying to (this is sort of what everyone’s supposed to do in lent)
- keep my everday eating simple (no cakes etc in weekdays)
- study the Bible
- donate money to Caritas
- eat fish every friday (and of course the fasting of Ashwednesday and Good Friday)
I’m doing this not primarily to please God, but to teach myself a lesson about how having compassion with those less fortunate (moneywise) and about what material goods is neccessary and not, in order to live a good life. It is good for me personally, and it is also sound for the global environment and climate. Even back in the 4 th century, Evagrios of Pontos, made this ”recipe” for the good/morally good life: Eat little and simple food, sleep on the ground, get rid of most posessions, live by yourself and talk to no-one. OK, that last advice I’m not thinking about taking up on, but the others - are ever important advices!
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