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Ash Wednesday is next week, what are you planning on giving up for Lent?
Last year I did sweets, I could try again, but the timing is very unfortunate.
Alcohol doesn't even count as a sacrifice for me, so I'm not sure what else I could try.
No alcohol in the home, partial abstinence except for Sundays and accepting hospitality. Full fast on ember days, fridays, and during Holy Week.
Last year I drank only water- and I still intend to be closer to this- but as I’ve been having more difficulty getting going in the morning cutting out caffeinated beverages seems unwise.
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All junk food outside the home. Fast food, sweets, baked goods, chip局的, ice cream，everything in that range. Wish me luck.
I've tried to do the alternative "do something" lents and they just end up weird, and last year I was sober but it was too easy and kind of against my current life goals.
This all but confirms my suspicion that you're a PLA infiltrator.
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Definitely technological black holes. Youtube, TV, maybe vidya.
Remember that part of Lent is also doing something good. I might stretch my neck out and do food service at a local church, it depends on what time I have.
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Social media, just like last year. No YT, Reddit, Motte. I planned to follow all four Orthodox fasts, but missed both Assumption and Christmas fasts in 2024.
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I'm going for no alcohol, no meat this year. Wish me luck!!!!
You could always try the Orthodox fast and go full vegan. ;D
No meat is a good one!
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