Lent started on Wednesday, and if you're not sure what Lent is, it's the 40 days before Easter when Christians give something up to commemorate when Jesus spent 40 days and nights fasting in the desert while being tempted by the devil.
The immediate reaction sometimes is to give up food you like such as chocolate or fast food, or alcohol, or some kind of activity. But why not give up something more meaningful this time? Some people give up negativity and dishonesty, which is a great idea. Why not try giving up complaining for 40 days? Or something similarly negative like arguing, or even negative thoughts - push them aside and replace them with positive ones, rather than indulging in and expressing them.
I know it's a bit late to start now, but do we really need a specific date in the calendar to prompt us to make a change? If you're really good at giving up the bad stuff, you might even be able to continue it past 17th April. Good luck!
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