Have taken a break from my blog. Yesterday nudged me back toward writing. Yesterday marked the beginning of Lent for 2010. Yesterday was Ash Wednesday. It was an opportunity for me to question where I am on my journey at this point.
The last month has been a flurry of activity cheer competitions, ski trip, and travel to Florida for work related conference. So many distractions which continue into the months ahead.
Yesterday a number of friends wanted to know what are you giving up for lent? I have never been a real fan of giving up things especially things that I am fond of like chocolate. Seems to me this can be rather devoid of spiritual meaning unless you make a conscious effort to make it meaningful. I have always been attracted to the notion of giving or doing. This brought me back to my resolutions for 2010 when I started this blog.
1. Remain in the truth
2. Remember that God calls me to be a light3. Resolve to Grow...me!
As I review these I wonder what I was thinking when I wrote these. As I examine each one and ask myself what have I accomplished I wonder what have I been doing with my time. So perhaps rather than giving up something Lent for me should be a time of refocus and re-dedication. So let me examine myself in light each of these.
1.Remain in the Truth: I wonder what was in my mind with this. My first thought was that I wanted to make an effort to be be more spiritual. I think I was doing good with this for a while when I started each day with the Catholic readings and reflection. Over the past few weeks not so good. I've missed Mass and turned to distractions and not made time to anchor myself. So in this respect here is an opportunity for re-dedication. Truth for me is also living according to those values that I claim to embrace. Love for Family, loyalty and honesty. Again opportunities here.
2.Remember that God Calls Me to be Light. Here is a very positive image but am I a positive person? Honestly, often I am not. Do my actions bring light to others and glorify God? Again, I'm not feeling very proud so again opportunity for improvement.
3. Growth hmm. I honestly don't feel like I have accomplished much here. Certainly not at the gym with my sporadic visits. I have done a lot of soul searching and pondering but growth suggests something observable like with a tree or plant. More work needed here too.
Ok so here is my opportunity to redefine and re-dedicate. My Lenten sacrifices/promises for the next 40 days.
1. Stay on track spiritually: Spend time reading the bible and praying everyday. Don't miss Mass!
2. Be positive. Be grateful. Try to do the right thing!
3. Turn thoughts into actions! Think and follow through.
