the life which is unexamined is not worth living.
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Lent 2009 Wrap-up
Apr 13th
Lent 2009 was an amazing experience that truly cannot be described in words. There was so much internal searching and profound revelations that came through this experience that I am truly blessed to have stuck to my promise.
My relationship and bond with Dear Son and Gwenn has grown to such levels in this 40+ day period it is amazing what time and mental concentration can do for relationships.
Additionally, I have realized that many of my relationships on Facebook were negative in my life [which lead to the deletion to 100+ "friends" on initial login]. When I was on Facebook I was not necessary using this technology as a positive influence in my life, instead I found myself comparing pieces of my life with others – which is not a healthy practice. The technology behind Facebook was meant to be enjoyable and a fun way to connect with individuals, however it was not this for me anymore. We cannot compare ourselves to others, we are all unique individuals at different places in our life’s with different circumstances. Also, people tend to only place the ‘good’ on social networking sites, so you are not really seeing the truth.
Through this last 40+ days I have found myself “refinding” myself again. Rediscovering who I am and what I like to do, how I like to dress and how I like to laugh and joke. It has been amazing and I expect to continue the journey as it has only begun.
Lent: Weeks One and Two
Mar 12th
The first two weeks of Lent 2009 have passed and I have stuck with my sacrifice of not logging in or checking anything related to Facebook. I have found some days easier then others, on the harder days I find myself soul searching much more… thinking about others much more… thinking about my life and how to improve it with those around me. Fridays seem to be the most difficult, consequently these days seem to be the days that linger while at work.
During the Lenten season thus far I have found myself making great strides with my family. I feel this is a direct connection to the extra time I have been spending with them not only physically, but mentally.
Lent: Day One
Feb 25th
Today is Day One of Lent. Waking up this morning and not being able to check the statuses of all my friends was strange, yet exhilarating. It was a mind freeing experience of which I hadn’t felt in a while.
To be ‘socially’ unconnected from this device that feeds me information at the click of a button was nice. Instead of reading status updates and writing morning messages on peoples walls, I prayed. Prayed about my day, prayed for my family, and prayed for strength.
Throughout the day I found myself thinking about God more and more. I found myself in a state of awakening or enlightenment to how I have been and the things in my life I need to change. It was very odd.
More to come later…
Giving up Facebook for Lent
Feb 24th
For weeks I have been trying to decide what to give up for Lent this year. In the past I have given up nothing, or giving up things have that been simple. This year I will be giving up Facebook from 02.25.2009-04.11.2009 [46 days].
Lenten sacrifices are meant to honor and in a small way reenact the 40 days Jesus is said to have wandered the wilderness, fasting and resisting temptation.
Facebook has become a great source of my time recently. I feel this time can be spend more wisely with my family, studying with Bible and working. This is a great opportunity for me to sacrifice something that has become TOO important to me and to realign my priorities.
Those of you who need to get ahold of me, you know how… email or phone… See you in 46 days! Maybe…
