The Lenten season is upon us. Today is what is known in my faith tradition as Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday, Pancake Day) during which it is common practice to eat pancakes as a way to rid the house of excess eggs, butter, milk, etc in preparation for Lent. I love this season. From the Wednesday evening candlelit meditative services at my lil seaside church to yet another opportunity for self-reflection and ritual. I'm such a sucker for that combo! I haven't decided what my participation will be this year for Lent. Gonna chew on that with my side of pancakes today and see what comes...
What can I give up that would help me show up to my family in a more present way? That's my question this year...
And one of those moments is presenting itself right now...beside me in bed is the sweetest little peanut who I am about to snuggle up with...putting down the gadgets and joining into this moment with my child.
Blessings abound.
3 comments:
I'm on a diet so NO big pancake meal for me. I am giving up sugar for Lent and the few weeks before. In exchange, I am working harder at noticing the beauty around me even if it is snow.
I didn't know about pancakes! Congrats, and I feel like an internet stalker, but may I have baby stats please? I've inquired with Kel.....
Hugs, Gayle
And you can email me; gbennett325@gmail.com :0)
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