Well, it's been quite some time since I've sat down to write a blog post. And lucky you.... I'm going to embark on a 40 day spree of writing! Today is Ash Wednesday which marks the first day of Lent. Lent is marked by 40 days of fasting of some sort. Some people choose to add something to their life instead. I have to admit that I had a hard time thinking of something to fast from or add to my life this year. Partially because I feel like it is way to soon for it to already be Lent which means Easter isn't too far off which just seems crazy to me! 2012 is blowing me by! The other reason I have had a hard time is because I wanted to take on a significant challenge during these 40 days.
I was inspired by my good friend David, who has given up Facebook and Social Media for the past few years for Lent. This year he is taking a creative twist on it and choosing to be more intentional about blogging. I have to admit (as this is a day of confessing....) that I thought his idea was brilliant and I'm going to copy it... to some degree!
Over these next 40 days (technically it is 46 because Sunday 'doesn't count') I'm going to be intentional about giving gratitude for at least ONE person, place or thing. My hope is that by doing this, it will not only just help me recognize all the blessings in my life, big and small, but that it will also help you realize how lucky you are and that blessings come in all shapes and forms. ALSO: You have my permission to keep me accountable and on track. And without further ado.....
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