Letters to Lent, continued
Dear Lent, After reading Roberta’s correspondence with you, I decided to follow her lead. We’re almost halfway through our time together, and I must admit… it’s taking me a little longer to warm up to you than I would like. I greeted you this year as I typically do, with an enthusiastic brainstorm session resulting in about twelve ideas for resolutions. However, after reflecting on our encounters in previous years, I thought it wise to choose just one. This year, my resolution centers around fasting from mindless activities (especially technology-related!) in order to “feast on” real, deep, intentional time with others and in prayer. I expected that once I gave up certain activities I would find it so much easier to do the things that matter, but I’ve found myself just as distracted and “busy” as ever. It turns out the conversion I need is an inner one, and that takes a little longer than a few weeks. You’ve been hard on me this year, Lent, but I have a h