Become a dv.com member, Click here to register!
    • Lucid Dreaming - Dream Views




    Results 1 to 8 of 8

    Thread: Lent

    1. 03-06-2006 04:49 AM #1
      Amethyst Star
      Amethyst Star is offline
      Member
      Join Date
      Jul 2004
      Gender
      Location
      Atashermi
      Posts
      6,856
      Likes
      64

      Lent

      First off, I'm not Catholic, but I think that it's interesting to hear what different people gave up "for Lent." I know the reasoning behind it, but for me it's a specific time where I can practice moderation or better habits, kind of like a more potent New Years Resolution.

      I started late but I gave up elevators... to a degree. I mean, I'm not going to climb 20 floors if I don't have to, but I only live on the 5th floor of my building so it's good exercise, especially since we do it for Judo club.

      Anyway, is there anything you gave up or decided to do at this time?

      "If there was one thing the lucid dreaming ninja writer could not stand, it was used car salesmen."
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
    2. 03-06-2006 06:50 PM #2
      Alex D
      Alex D is offline
      Old Seahag Alex D's Avatar
      Join Date
      Dec 2004
      Gender
      Posts
      2,374
      Likes
      7
      I gave up cakes and sugary food, but one day in I made some pancakes (real ones, not American ones :P). So oops, looks like I suck.

      I usually manage to do what I give up though.
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
    3. 03-06-2006 07:40 PM #3
      InTheMoment
      InTheMoment is offline
      Member InTheMoment's Avatar
      Join Date
      Feb 2005
      Location
      (see Username)
      Posts
      1,328
      Likes
      1
      I'm going to give up being nice for a spell. ~
      Hide the kids...Uncle ITM is back!
      My pics
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
    4. 03-07-2006 04:57 PM #4
      Seeker
      Seeker is offline
      Generic lucid dreamer Seeker's Avatar
      Join Date
      Oct 2003
      Gender
      Location
      USA
      Posts
      10,790
      Likes
      103
      Hmm, I wonder if anyone has ever given up Catholocism for Lent?

      I've not given up anything this year, however, I have the greatest respect for what you are doing Ame! You are following the spirit of the law instead of the letter. Being a non-catholic and deciding to perform this as an act of love is really great!
      you must be the change you wish to see in the world...
      -gandhi
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
    5. 03-07-2006 08:02 PM #5
      djk99
      djk99 is offline
      Member djk99's Avatar
      Join Date
      Nov 2005
      Location
      Oregon
      Posts
      89
      Likes
      0
      I'm giving up putting ash on my forehead, oh yeah and church
      enjoy my quality responsibly
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
    6. 03-07-2006 08:34 PM #6
      A Lost Soul
      A Lost Soul is offline
      Member A Lost Soul's Avatar
      Join Date
      Sep 2003
      Location
      Saa...
      Posts
      1,897
      Likes
      1
      I'm not sure if this counts as giving up something in the spirit of a holiday, but since I came to the Netherlands I've given up all nasty American snack foods. Occasionally I'll indulge in a Dutch stroopwaffel but, really, who can blame me for that? I’ve also pretty much cut salt from my diet entirely.

      Because of it, I’ve lost a nice bit of weight and I’m starting to feel a little better about myself. ^_^

      “Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.”
      - Kurt Cobain (1967 – 1994)
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
    7. 03-08-2006 10:00 PM #7
      Burns
      Burns is offline
      Crazy Cat Lady Burns's Avatar
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
      Gender
      Posts
      8,024
      Likes
      46
      My sister is Catholic and she said she gave up soda - but only colored soda, clear soda is fine. What the hell is that?? Soda is soda, no matter what color it is. I don't get it.
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
    8. 03-08-2006 10:48 PM #8
      Patrick
      UnitedKingdom Patrick is offline
      Previously Pensive Achievements:
      1 year registered Veteran First Class 5000 Hall Points       Patrick's Avatar
      Join Date
      Sep 2005
      Location
      UK
      Posts
      1,777
      Likes
      840
      I'm giving up lent this year. For god's sake, I'm not going to make my OWN life a misery by cutting down on things I like. That's for other people to do, like parents and politicians.
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote  
    « Previous Thread | Next Thread »

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •  

    Forum Rules