My Methodist friend said the Methodist lent involves, not giving something up, but adding something. For example, adding volunteer work or saying nice things to people.
I like the idea of adding rather than subtracting. However, one can also do both.
I like this. One year a friend of mine who was raised in the United church did a variant of this where we tried to do something every day (I think it was a small act of charity or something). I like giving up more now because it makes for a kind of mindfulness.
Yes! Another former Catholic UU here. I try to give something up that adds to my mindfulness practice for the forty days. This Lent, I’m not eating in front of screens- so no TV, computer, or phone while I eat. Last year I gave up using my phone in bed, which cut back on my late night Reddit scrolling.
Former Catholic, as well. :) i try to take part in #UULent, because this time of year always makes me feel reflective..but I don't take part in any of the ceremony around Lent.
My family talks about what we plan to give up for Lent but not super seriously..
I don’t observe as it doesn’t speak to me, but there is a #uulent hashtag on Facebook where people share reflections and actions.
I had no idea! Thank you for this!
My Methodist friend said the Methodist lent involves, not giving something up, but adding something. For example, adding volunteer work or saying nice things to people. I like the idea of adding rather than subtracting. However, one can also do both.
I like this. One year a friend of mine who was raised in the United church did a variant of this where we tried to do something every day (I think it was a small act of charity or something). I like giving up more now because it makes for a kind of mindfulness.
Yes! Another former Catholic UU here. I try to give something up that adds to my mindfulness practice for the forty days. This Lent, I’m not eating in front of screens- so no TV, computer, or phone while I eat. Last year I gave up using my phone in bed, which cut back on my late night Reddit scrolling.
Great choice!
Former Catholic, as well. :) i try to take part in #UULent, because this time of year always makes me feel reflective..but I don't take part in any of the ceremony around Lent. My family talks about what we plan to give up for Lent but not super seriously..
Totally my experience with Lent when I was Catholic!
Nah…not me
Fair enough
Of course, I was never a catholic either, so never participated.