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Lent, what if anything are you giving up?

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GrannyGravy13 Tue 21-Feb-23 10:12:50

I am determined to not swear for at least the duration and hopefully once the habit has been broken continue. Limiting my time on GN should help with this 🤣

I am also giving up biscuits, crisps and the small amount of chocolate I consume.

(Did think of giving up alcohol, but unfortunately we have multiple family celebrations and nights out planned so I intend to limit as opposed to abstain)

Susieq62 Thu 23-Feb-23 12:36:03

Having looked at my overflowing wardrobe I have decided to not buy any new boots, shoes, clothes this year! So far so good šŸ¤žšŸ¤žso that must include Lent šŸ‘

AJgranma Thu 23-Feb-23 12:19:08

Not giving up anything for Lent. For the first time in 40ish years didn’t go to church on Ash Wednesday. I find I don’t worry about conforming any more. I like thoughtfulness, kindness, spirituality and the community of ā€˜church’ so still keep connected - but come & go as I please and don’t feel I have to pretend to go along with particular ā€˜beliefs’ . Gave up alcohol a few years ago when I knew I had become addicted during a stressful time. So very glad I did! I do find the ā€˜confiteor’ at Mass very meaningful though. Acknowledging my faults and asking to be forgiven. Forgiving myself, really.

Gabrielle56 Thu 23-Feb-23 12:16:37

IrishDancing

Someone once told me to give up self doubt - no it didn’t work long term, or even short as far as I remember …

Yes me too , .... although I could be wrong.....

Gabrielle56 Thu 23-Feb-23 12:15:38

Amalegra

I am going to try to give up negativity and embrace the positives that life has to offer. Or perhaps I should give up poring over the news which certainly doesn’t help these days!

Nice onešŸ‘ news is a complete horror story at the mo.
I always thought it more meaningful and useful to do something rather than denial , it's punitive and I wouldn't imagine if there is in ultimate being that they enjoy being horrid to us surely?

EkwaNimitee Thu 23-Feb-23 12:05:24

Nothing on account of I’m not a christian. But if you want an amusing suggestion, how about giving up spending time on GN?!

Mollygo Thu 23-Feb-23 12:02:52

I’m evidently giving up peppers, cucumber and tomatoes. My plan was to make more trips to the gym (giving up sitting) but they’ve just announced there’s a problem with the heating system which may take a week to fix, so not a good start.

Startingover61 Thu 23-Feb-23 12:00:23

Chocolate (not that I buy very much of it these days), biscuits, sweets, and buying books. The money I save will be donated to A Tent for Lent.

Annie25 Thu 23-Feb-23 11:58:46

Worrying and definitely migraines . Neither of which I know are possible so nothing at all ,I'm afraid .

LovelyLady Thu 23-Feb-23 11:51:58

Dumdum. What a lovely post. I was thinking the meaning had been lost šŸ™

Gabrielle56 Thu 23-Feb-23 11:51:31

Lent? Are all those who 'donetuff' for lent practising Christians I wonder?
Me? Nope , never have even when in a fanatical Catholic household

Vintagenonna Thu 23-Feb-23 11:44:54

Hadn't thought of 'Cabbage', Pammiel! Could add it to the 'c's.

Pammie1 Thu 23-Feb-23 11:41:04

Cabbage !!

IrishDancing Thu 23-Feb-23 11:37:15

Someone once told me to give up self doubt - no it didn’t work long term, or even short as far as I remember …

Unigran4 Thu 23-Feb-23 11:34:04

Following "Dust and Glory" too Doodle

FannyCornforth Thu 23-Feb-23 11:33:12

Sorry, Grammy, I forgot to say how wonderful that it helped you so much. What type of therapy was it, if you don’t mind me asking?

FannyCornforth Thu 23-Feb-23 11:31:35

Thank you Grammy
I’ve had different types of counselling numerous times.
I had a marvellous therapist last year who I am still in touch with.
I can’t say that it has had much of an impact though on the negative thinking.
Having said that, I think that I’m better than I was. Stopping work had the biggest impact.
She was a Compassion Based Therapist.
I do encourage others to look into Compassion Based Therapy.

I do wonder if we need a Worry Support Thread though?
It appears that it would plenty of takers!
I’ll mull it over…
Sending love to all fellow fretters thanks

dumdum Thu 23-Feb-23 11:28:14

Definitely a religious thing. Being a Christian never easy..’Take up your cross’. It’s hard to follow Christ involves self denial, which we are talking about. Jesus in the wilderness..not just bread, but need word tells us about following God. Am preaching on Sunday…there you have the bones of my sermon.

vampirequeen Thu 23-Feb-23 11:28:05

I've already given up heating, lighting and food. I'm not planning to give up anything else.

Lizzie44 Thu 23-Feb-23 11:26:53

I'm with all the worriers - would love to give it up for Lent and forever. And pessimism too.

Jess20 Thu 23-Feb-23 11:22:42

I've given up more than an absolute maximum of 2 units of alcohol a week. If you really stick to units and not glasses it's not a lot. Not doing it for Lent but because a relative is unwell and may need driving to hospital in a hurry. It's open ended and I've spent our joint alcohol savings so far (partner used to drink a pint most evenings and I'd sometimes get through a bottle of wine a week) on a food processor! Now eating lots of slaw which is nice but no compensation and has its drawbacks. Must learn some new recipes.

Amalegra Thu 23-Feb-23 11:21:55

I am going to try to give up negativity and embrace the positives that life has to offer. Or perhaps I should give up poring over the news which certainly doesn’t help these days!

GrammyGrammy Thu 23-Feb-23 11:17:21

FannyCornforth

It would be life changingly marvellous to give up worrying.
I shall give it a go

Weekly counselling can sort that out...dealing with stuff from the past helps you to be able to live in the moment and one day you find you aren't worrying any more. I worried and was anxious and in fear (extreme) for 56 years. Now I'm not worrying about things. It's life changing. Do consider it seriously.

Hetty58 Thu 23-Feb-23 11:16:18

(and) what is all this about self-improvement, deprivation and sacrifice? How about enjoyment, self-indulgence, happy times and fun at this low time of year? I'll only hit the salads, up the exercise and cut back a bit in the height of summer!

Eva3 Thu 23-Feb-23 11:13:16

I'm with Juliet27

Nannan2 Thu 23-Feb-23 11:12:40

Ive given up giving up..oh & ice cream.cause i rarely eat thatšŸ˜‰