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jayThe Lenten season is, for Christians, a time for self-reflection, introspection and change. Working on one's own stuff, and contemplating greater truths. Attitude adjustment. Observantly, one embraces some added discipline during the season, not out of some self-abnegating impulse but as a focus and means of facilitating reflection. Traditionally this has included self-denial disciplines (like forgoing favorite consumables or recreational activities) and/or active disciplines (getting up for morning exercise, volunteering or charitable acts, study).
I know that one of my own issues is that I'm counter-suggestive, wary of trusting others regarding myself and bridling against anything that faintly smacks of control. I tend to (slightly arrogantly) presume that I know what's best for me, more than any external individual or group.
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patgreene's suggestion, I'm going to choose a Lenten focus -- by not choosing it myself. Leaving it in others' hands, some of whom I've never met in person. A meta-level discipline, in effect. First I'll ask for suggestions, then in a couple of days post a poll, then be bound by the results until April.
[Poll #110855]
I know that one of my own issues is that I'm counter-suggestive, wary of trusting others regarding myself and bridling against anything that faintly smacks of control. I tend to (slightly arrogantly) presume that I know what's best for me, more than any external individual or group.
So, at
patgreene's suggestion, I'm going to choose a Lenten focus -- by not choosing it myself. Leaving it in others' hands, some of whom I've never met in person. A meta-level discipline, in effect. First I'll ask for suggestions, then in a couple of days post a poll, then be bound by the results until April. [Poll #110855]
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Suggestions
Date: 2003-03-09 02:50 pm (UTC)I suggest that you actively pursue:
- Telling JL "NO" and asking him NOT to call you at HOME at 6 am or, frankly, any other time or place outside work.
- Going on holiday with Pat for a few days, and letting N take over the household during that time.
- Asking others for things you want without concern for potential rejection or keeping score.
- Treating yourself equally well as you would treat others.
- Taking more walks with me. We're behind, and I need the exercise. This would be an act of altruism on your part, but good for you, too.
I suggest that you stop:
- JL from dictating your priorities at work.
- Eating as much healthy food as you do -- and consuming some of my Aussie junk food.
- Spending extra time at work -- and going home or going out with Pat and friends instead.
So those are my two cents...or maybe ten cents, since they got rid of 2 cent pieces in Australia several years ago...