* The Meditation Room *

on point with the hecklers. fortunately i think i can catch up

Not only do I love how all these cards reinforce one another, but this one in particular also resonates with my poem in the Sacred Beliefs comp.

xo

Today is Mardi Gras and I'm wondering if many here know the association?

In Anglican countries, Mardis Gras is known as Shrove Tuesday—from shrive meaning "confess"—or Pancake Day—after the breakfast food that symbolizes one final hearty meal of eggs, butter, milk and sugar before the fast.

This is the celebratory day before Lent, which begins tomorrow. Lent is meant to be a time of repentance which signifies Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness resisting temptation. Thus, many Christians worldwide relinquish something they truly love for Lent, which ends the night before Easter Sunday.

My beliefs are pretty much a reflection of my life, a plethora of cultural DNA containing memories of past lives and associations which can affect me. I have learned which to offer grace and let go with blessings, and others I align with. Jesus is an ascended Master I align with, so I do honor Lent by relinquishing something that makes me happy for 40 days as a humble reminder of how difficult it is to refrain from temptation, which in turn reminds us all how fragile we are as humans, and yet what strong survivors we are as well.

Temptation comes in many forms, most of which is bad for us physically ( drugs, tobacco, alcohol, etc ) spiritually ( disbelief in self, lack of hope, etc ), mentally ( people pleasing, saying yes when you mean no, etc. ), or emotionally (taking things personally, misperceptions, etc ). That's why it's called temptation.

I've been observing Lent for decades and it truly does strengthen your resolve toward any goal you may have set. It's a somewhat difficult time and will present many challenges. I remember one year I gave up sugar, and I swear, every time I turned around someone was bringing donuts, cookies, cakes, etc.

But, I will never forget how sugar tasted differently that Easter Sunday dinner. It was more sweet than I remembered, and much less was needed. But what I enjoyed the most was the sense of accomplishment. It changes you; it disciplines you; it enlightens you.

I hope everyone who observes is blessed with perseverence and grace! Enjoy your pancakes for supper! xo

I’ll give up morning lie-ins so that i don’t have to give up anything else 😂

on which note it’s half past midnight

anna_grin said:I’ll give up morning lie-ins so that i don’t have to give up anything else 😂

LMAO! I know what I feel led to give up and I am DREADING IT! That ^! OMG it's SO delicious and my go-to dessert!

The farther north you live, the less you want to be exposed to ice or any other frozen substances.

JohnnyBlaze said:The farther north you live, the less you want to be exposed to ice or any other frozen substances.

That's what warm houses and meals are for!

Ahavati said:

That's what warm houses and meals are for!

My house is kept at a cool 63 F and that's only because of the body heat all the cats give off. So I certainly can't give up heat or cats.

Nor could I give up sugar. Without it, I would surely collapse. It's the glue-cose that holds my body's molecules together.

I would make an awful Lentist.

anything salted caramel is pure sex

anna_grin said:anything salted caramel is pure sex

Oh my, dark chocolate caramels rolled in sea salt served with hot black French pressed coffee
I will give them up
Temptation... Dollar store(DollarGeneral©) has a small bag (5) for a buck

Thanks Ahavati it's been a while since I have committed to Fat Tuesday

ah those sound amazing val

honestly because of my mental issues which are no secret here i struggle with extended periods of responsibility and routine

however i may look back at lent and realise there was something i gave up subconsciously

anna_grin said:anything salted caramel is pure sex

True.

Valeriyabeyond said:

Oh my, dark chocolate caramels rolled in sea salt served with hot black French pressed coffee
I will give them up
Temptation... Dollar store(DollarGeneral©) has a small bag (5) for a buck

Thanks Ahavati it's been a while since I have committed to Fat Tuesday


OMG! I know exactly what you're referrring to! I've tried them and they're delicious! Thank God there's only five in a bag!

Fat Tuesday rocks. Now begins the work!

JohnnyBlaze said:

My house is kept at a cool 63 F and that's only because of the body heat all the cats give off. So I certainly can't give up heat or cats.

Nor could I give up sugar. Without it, I would surely collapse. It's the glue-cose that holds my body's molecules together.

I would make an awful Lentist.



Lent isn't just about giving up food. There are a lot of other things you could relinquish. A fav television series. Anything that means something to you; it's not like you can't watch the reruns at a later date.  Lent is an opportunity to deny yourself of something that means something ( not just something that you randomly can do without ).

It's a simple reminder of how difficult it is to be human  at times; and increases our compassion for others.

alright hear me out: porn

anna_grin said:alright hear me out: porn

I would laugh if it weren't so true that it was an addiction for many people. . .I mean, that salted caramel dessert isn't the only thing I'm giving up. But, the other part is between me and Source. It's a doozy, and I'll share afterward.

Daily Oracle coming up! xo