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“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed. — Albert Einstein”
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. I used to be all about what to give up for Lent, but in recent years I prefer to divine what I'm going to DO for Lent. Focusing on building a good habit, strengthening my spiritual side, giving back to the community, spending time with my family. Lent is a time for reflection and meditative focus (prayer is just one type of meditative focus, you can choose any route that works for you), regardless of your faith practices it's a great time to walk a spiritual path and realign yourself with what is truly important in life. Here's a fun site that will be posting inspiration and spiritual exercises each day -
Fast, Pray, Give - Busted Halo
There's no need to enter for the daily/weekly gifts, I don't plan to do that myself, but I do like the quotes, the articles, and the spiritual exercises. The quote above is from the site, here are today's exercises:
How do you hope to feed your spirit this year?
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. I used to be all about what to give up for Lent, but in recent years I prefer to divine what I'm going to DO for Lent. Focusing on building a good habit, strengthening my spiritual side, giving back to the community, spending time with my family. Lent is a time for reflection and meditative focus (prayer is just one type of meditative focus, you can choose any route that works for you), regardless of your faith practices it's a great time to walk a spiritual path and realign yourself with what is truly important in life. Here's a fun site that will be posting inspiration and spiritual exercises each day -
Fast, Pray, Give - Busted Halo
There's no need to enter for the daily/weekly gifts, I don't plan to do that myself, but I do like the quotes, the articles, and the spiritual exercises. The quote above is from the site, here are today's exercises:
Fast from rushing through your day without noticing the beauty around you.
Pray that God might show you something beautiful that you hadn’t noticed before.
Give some time to enjoy a piece of art or a nature scene.
Today at work there was a labyrinth walk, it was great to walk the labyrinth and drill down to what I'd like to focus on this lenten season. Here's to taking time to breathe, and feed the spirit.How do you hope to feed your spirit this year?
Thank you for the link Sues - I just love this idea! Sending lenten blessing your way K xx
ReplyDeleteOh what a great share! I've been thinking what I can do as well during Lent... Love this time of year to really focus on the spirit within and looking for the spirit in all things around me....
ReplyDeleteCool link!!!!!
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I went to the Busted Halo site. The chocolate sure stirred conversation. I'm glad to see people actually reading the blog, though.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your wonderful comments on my blog. I'm FAST becoming a fan of yours (grin).
Thanks for this reminder to "just be". My husband and a mutual friend have been doing something positive for Lent for several years too! This year I've decided to join them in taking a positive step. I'm actually going to sit at the table for dinner each night, instead of eating on the sofa in front of the TV. Thanks for this post! :)
ReplyDeleteUsed to watch my Paternal Grandmother during this period. She was French-Flemish and a devout person. Her piety, even when having to deal with a rebellious grandson.
ReplyDeleteI could have learned but took a different path instead.
This is a great post, Sue. I love the link and the beautiful way you look at this time.
ReplyDeleteGreat quote! might have to borrow that one some day soon.
ReplyDeleteBusted Halos's is a fun theme to remind us to make the effort at Lent and all through the year.
Oh what a great share!
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