Today is Ash Wednesday and the start of lent. If this means nothing to you, maybe you should wake up earlier on Sundays! I have seen a lot of comments from people as to what they are "giving up" for lent. I hope that these people get something out of this. Unfortunately, I believe that most people simply view this as another form of a New Year's Resolution that they have no willpower to keep for more than a few days.
This is a great intro to update you on my last post. I will not be giving up my truck or gas for lent. At least, not yet. When gas climbs to over $4.00 per gallon this summer, then we will stop and rethink.
Why do we as people shy away from a good challenge? For me with the gas challenge, it was because of convenience. I posted a challenge on this blog several weeks back about a sprint triathlon race in June. I got one person to say that he would do it. Now, based on his distance to travel, I am not sure if he will be able to, but I applaud and respect him for raising his hand. (BTW, there is still time if you want to do this.)
Challenges draw a line in the sand. They make us nervous and we tend to shy away for fear of failing. I do not like to fail. I think that is why I enjoy biking, and racing. It is a challenge to push what you think you can do, however you don't have the "loser" feeling. You are racing with people, but you are competing more against your personal best, not everyone else.
So, what are you challenging yourself with giving up for Lent this year? For me, I will be giving up procrastination. Carpe diem! Since today is half over, maybe I should wait and start tomorrow.
The most wasted of all days is one without laughter. ---e. e. cummings
You may not have to wait for this summer for $4 gallon gas.
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