jerryskids 5,309 Posted February 14 Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, anyone planning any sacrifices? I'm giving up whiskey, which I've been drinking a little more than I'd like. We'll also eat minimalist on Fridays. I also downloaded an app called Hallow, which has some interesting Christian meditations and associated prayers during Lent. I know it's not hipster to do anything for Lent, but since people do Sober October and Dry January, and pretty much every civilization in the history of ever has seen the value of mindfulness/meditation and sacrifice/fast, I thought I'd ask. If you abstract away the God part, it can be a very rewarding thing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,065 Posted February 14 I'm truly sacrificing Jerry. I'm gonna give up banging your wife for Lent. Thanks for the softball. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 753 Posted February 14 2 minutes ago, jerryskids said: We'll also eat minimalist on Fridays. What’s this ? My wife’s go to is no meat on Fridays like when we grew up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,055 Posted February 14 Going to add people to my ignore list. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,435 Posted February 14 I too was drinking too much bourbon and took a break. Currently 87 days sober. Good luck. It's harder than I thought it will be but I'm sure you'll do great. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,760 Posted February 14 I'm giving up quitting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,309 Posted February 14 30 minutes ago, HellToupee said: What’s this ? My wife’s go to is no meat on Fridays like when we grew up We're planning this; fish for dinner. But I'm thinking of passing on breakfast and lunch to do a 24 hour intermittent fast. Other than cream in my coffee, I won't give that up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,065 Posted February 14 6 minutes ago, 5-Points said: I'm giving up quitting. Edjr alias? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,760 Posted February 14 12 minutes ago, Strike said: Edjr alias? Nah, I never owned a fake bar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mookz 1,288 Posted February 14 23 minutes ago, 5-Points said: I'm giving up quitting. Giver upper. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,760 Posted February 14 2 minutes ago, Mookz said: Giver upper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,396 Posted February 14 I should give up beer, but I just did dry January Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,309 Posted February 14 15 minutes ago, Cdub100 said: I too was drinking too much bourbon and took a break. Currently 87 days sober. Good luck. It's harder than I thought it will be but I'm sure you'll do great. Are you completely dry? Do you plan to stay that way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,435 Posted February 14 1 minute ago, jerryskids said: Are you completely dry? Do you plan to stay that way? Correct no alcohol since the last night of deer camp last November. I don't know. I don't think so, but then again I never planned to go this long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,102 Posted February 14 1 hour ago, jerryskids said: Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, anyone planning any sacrifices? I'm giving up whiskey, which I've been drinking a little more than I'd like. We'll also eat minimalist on Fridays. I also downloaded an app called Hallow, which has some interesting Christian meditations and associated prayers during Lent. I know it's not hipster to do anything for Lent, but since people do Sober October and Dry January, and pretty much every civilization in the history of ever has seen the value of mindfulness/meditation and sacrifice/fast, I thought I'd ask. If you abstract away the God part, it can be a very rewarding thing. Cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,202 Posted February 14 1 hour ago, HellToupee said: What’s this ? My wife’s go to is no meat on Fridays like when we grew up oh trust me, your wife is having plenty of meat on Fridays Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 1,881 Posted February 14 4 minutes ago, WhiteWonder said: oh trust me, your wife is having plenty of meat on Fridays And your boyfriend lacks in his getting meat. ..Maybe you can offer him your peanut... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,942 Posted February 14 Going to the Vietnamese dry cleaner tomorrow. I’m getting the lent out. She’s shaped like a little boy, but yes mam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Davis 193 Posted February 14 Man you guys should be Baptist. We get to pretty much do anything and be the chosen ones by just believing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 790 Posted February 14 I’m giving up caviar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 790 Posted February 14 11 hours ago, jerryskids said: We're planning this; fish for dinner. But I'm thinking of passing on breakfast and lunch to do a 24 hour intermittent fast. Other than cream in my coffee, I won't give that up. Talk about a softball !!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,319 Posted February 14 The whole giving up something for lent, if you are not already religious and practicing, is dumb dumb dumb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 999 Posted February 14 I think I might eat Walleye today. yum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,644 Posted February 14 Should be called Ass Wednesday. Looks like someone gave you a dirty sanchez on ya forehead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,309 Posted February 14 3 hours ago, supermike80 said: The whole giving up something for lent, if you are not already religious and practicing, is dumb dumb dumb That's why I said in the OP: Quote I know it's not hipster to do anything for Lent, but since people do Sober October and Dry January, and pretty much every civilization in the history of ever has seen the value of mindfulness/meditation and sacrifice/fast, I thought I'd ask. If you abstract away the God part, it can be a very rewarding thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,319 Posted February 14 1 minute ago, jerryskids said: That's why I said in the OP: Jerry...I would NEVER rag on you man. You're a cool dude. My apologies if you took it that way. More a general thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,309 Posted February 14 10 minutes ago, supermike80 said: Jerry...I would NEVER rag on you man. You're a cool dude. My apologies if you took it that way. More a general thing. No worries, no offense taken. I'm merely arguing that there is benefit to the practice, independent of the religious aspect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,633 Posted February 14 Damn took one post only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
