Today marks (literally) the
season of Lent – 40 days of fasting, prayer and alms-giving. It’s the day when
the palm leaves from last Easter are burnt to ashes and these ashes are marked
on foreheads to signify our mortality. I'll be going to Mass later on to receive the ashes on my forehead (provided I can leave work in good time)
As a Christian (definitely not
in the strictest sense!) I’ve tended to not necessarily fast, but give up
something, e.g. chocolate or crisps or fizzy drinks. I reckon one of the
hardest things I gave up was rice….especially as at the time I was not a fan of
spaghetti or pasta…times have changed since then.
I suppose that until a few
years ago I went through the motions of Lent because it was expected of me.
Being raised in a Christian home and going to a Catholic primary school and
secondary school, Lent was significant and everyone was expected to do their
part and a lot of people did, without knowing exactly why or necessarily
gaining any benefit. Now I’m a big girl, I feel I have a better understanding
of Lent for myself and appreciation of it. It’s a time to take a step back,
reflect and take control – that’s something we all need to do once in a while
regardless of your faith or beliefs.
It's definitely about reflection and letting go of things you don't always need. Thanks for sharing xo
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thanks a lot for your comment about london:) i'm suuuper excited:) where would you go for a typical english afternoon tea?
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Love,
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ah english tea....nothing like it in the morning, afternoon or evening!
DeleteLondon has a variety of cafes (apart from the usual Starbucks, EAT and Pret a Manger) where you have tea or coffee, but if you have the funds and want somewhere classy, go to the Ritz hotel!
thanks :)
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