First 10 Days

10 days of Lent have passed!

For the first few days, i tried to be diligent in keeping to the time that i have set out, to be online. Subsequently and surprisingly, i actually spent much less than the time i've allocated. This proofs that for my case, if i don't set a limit and be disciplined about it, i would probably be sitting in front of the computer wasting time away.

Catholics give up meat during Lent. i haven't done so but before Lent, i've already tried two mondays of going meatless. When i first suggested to my family that we will be having "Meatless Monday", Ewan's first response was "You gotta be kidding me!" hahahahaha While it is no problem to the significant other, the 2 boys complained that they need meat. Oh well, so for them, it is a compromise - meatless for Monday dinners. i given up beef for a long time already and have not been eating and cooking pork either. i am ok with my family eating them though. It's not something to force them to accept. The significant other jokes that i've gone halal :) It's part health part other ethical reasons for my change. And i hope for my family, at least for Monday dinners, there is a conscious thought about our food source and be thankful for what we have.

Speaking of which, initially, i was really more into making sure i don't over use my time online. But mid way through the first 10 days, i've been reminded in my daily Lent prayers (which i sourced online) that the focus during Lent is on our sins and on Jesus' great sacrifice. When the focus is changed, i hardly find it a struggle to give up more time online. i've been reading books and blogging about my mum's life experiences, with the freed-up time. So that's according to plan :) What's not "according" to plan is the Lord has showed me another area in my life that i need to work on. i am more conscious of it and a little more prayerful too, but there is a struggle there...

What is a lenten journey without a friend? i'm so grateful to my friend who "checks" on me. One morning when she texted me that she is praying for me, i felt so overwhelmed by the power of her prayer. i texted back that it was no wonder i was so focused that morning!

It's not about me, may the Lord be glorified this Lent...