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I’ve been giving this whole 40-day “Name your Game” a lot of thought. I want something not too easy but not daunting. I wanted to have at least one thing to give up and one thing to do. I’ve actually come up with 2 of each. Here they are. 
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AMALIA8
2/18/2010 11:10AM
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Sounds like you're doing an awesome job and have a wonderful plan set up! :) Keep up the great work!
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IMEMINE1
2/16/2010 9:15PM
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thats a great plan. Good luck Report Inappropriate Comment |
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HVALITTLEFAITH
2/16/2010 3:15PM
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Thanks for bring me back to my roots, I too am joining in after reading your first blog about Lent. I have just added another item to my list, but I also like the thought about no complaining. I am going to start with not complaining about what I am "giving up" for Lent. Biggie when it comes to Soda. I am also going to add to my day gratitude, yes I am thankful and appreciative of many things in my life, I just never have set time aside daily to really focus on what I am most thankful for. Again thanks for adding to my journey, I am already richer for it. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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CHARS42
2/16/2010 11:34AM
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Wow! I like your plan! I gave up the wine at the beginning of 2010. I really don't miss it as much as I thought I would. 40 days without complaining, I'm seriously considering that one. It would require a bit of thought, since I think I complain more than I should, without thinking about it (if you know what I mean).
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AQUAGIRL08
2/16/2010 11:01AM
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What a wonderful plan! I know that you'll be successful too!
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BLUE_KARMA
2/16/2010 10:54AM
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Great idea!  I'll put some thought into this and come up with my own plan. Thanks for sharing yours and putting the challenge out there! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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AFRISAM
2/16/2010 8:49AM
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What a wonderful idea! I think for me to give up complaining would be impossible! I am considering joining your challenge tomorrow and giving up coffee....but that will be so, so, so hard!!!! So I'm still thinking about it... Oh yes, for your list : milk is also white...that should be easy, as you probably don't have any anyway! I love your gift idea the most - will have a look at the site. ~Sam Comment edited on: 2/16/2010 8:49:53 AM Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SLENDERELLA61
2/16/2010 8:44AM
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Wonderful plan for lent! Generosity and health -- both help your heart and your life. Take care. Enjoy your journey!
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BLUEANGELLK
2/16/2010 8:37AM
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Great idea. The only other white food I can think of is cauliflower, but I guess that would be a vegetable in the "good" white things category. Good luck to you! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SPOTLIGHTANGEL
2/16/2010 8:35AM
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I think it is great!
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MSMAKEOVER
2/16/2010 8:26AM
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   You have my support....  Thank you for the inspiration... Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SM-ARTGIRL
2/16/2010 8:25AM
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Woo hoo!!! I love the giving somethig up, giving up something and giving something to. Yes you have put a lot of thought to it! Sigh, I was rather impressed by my abstain from all alcohol comittment - 2 nights down! Now I am adding more, no skipping my training days, yep , no excuses til Easter! Thanks for the challenge wild4stars! Comment edited on: 2/16/2010 8:31:15 AM Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MOTHER-NATURE
2/16/2010 8:21AM
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Don't forget .. white bread, white salt, white flour  Your game plan looks  Hugs Niki Report Inappropriate Comment |
Lent is a period of fasting and repentance, originally and traditionally observed by Catholics and some Protestant denominations in preparation for Easter. The length of the Lenten fast is 40 days. During this time, participants eat sparingly or simply give up a particular food or HABIT. Ash Wednesday and Lent began as a way for people to remind themselves to repent their sins.
In 2010 Ash Wednesday is 2/17/2010. You might be one of those people that get the calendar out and realize that Ash Wednesday to Easter is more than 40 days, 46 to be exact. However, if you don’t count Sundays it comes out to exactly 40 days. In the original tradition Sunday was a day of celebration, not fasting and repentance.
SO – Let’s all post something that we are willing to give up for 40 days. It doesn’t have to be food. Could be a bad habit, television, complaining, or foul language. Find something that you really want to change about yourself and commit to 40 days, February 17 - April 4! Let Sunday be your day off.
Maybe you have a couple things you would like to get rid of for 40 days. Or maybe you have something you would like to DO every day for 40 days, meditate, journal, Blog, be on time or walk a mile. Whatever it is, make a commitment, hold yourself accountable and get your Team Mates to hold each other accountable. Let’s see how many of us can make a positive life change in 40 days!
Now, I know 40 days seems like a long time and you’re sitting there thinking, “OK, I’ll make it something easy, really easy.” Like, I’ll give up painting my fingernails, or wearing flip-flops in the snow. NOT!! Make this something that at the end of the forty days you can look in the mirror and say "I DID IT, I REALLY DID IT! WOO HOO!!" On the morning of April 4 you can look back and know that you really accomplished something and be proud of yourself!
Oh, I almost forgot. If you want to do more than one, that’s OK too. Just make sure you are 100% totally committed! 40 days, no crap, no excuses, you name your game, JUST DO IT!!
NAME YOUR GAME! JUST DO IT!
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SEYSARAH
2/17/2010 6:03PM
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I loved this blog!!! It's been a real eye opener to see the numbers of Sparkers on the site who do participate on some level in Lent and others who want to know more about. Thanks for sharing! Nan Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MMMLEAFYGREENS
2/15/2010 10:04AM
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This is a good post, it really got me thinking. My mom is catholic but my dad is orthodox christian. The orthodox actually have many days and periods throughout the year when they cannot have certain foods. For lent, the strict followers basically follow a vegan diet for the whole 40 days. (it's the only time my relatives ask me for nutrition/recipe advice) I don't follow either religion anymore, but i have always like the idea of giving something up for 40 days, just to see what life would be like without it. I think i'm going to work toward better sleep health, which means: 1. Not eating before bed 2. Not watching movies to fall asleep 3. Practicing simple stress release exercises if i'm having trouble falling asleep ps: are you going to indulge yourself on Mardi Gras? Report Inappropriate Comment |
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HVALITTLEFAITH
2/15/2010 12:48AM
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What a great blog, thank you for putting in such a way that lends itself to the truer meaning of lent. I am in... No Soda! This has been such a struggle for me even considering all the great health benefits of "leaving it behind". Good luck to all. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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RAJASHREE108
2/14/2010 10:40PM
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I have been going on and off with my meditation practice. So I will commit to that. Thank you for the nudge. Rajashree 
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JUSTDUCKY1405
2/14/2010 10:32PM
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So glad you are inspired to bring on the Lenten Spirit!
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CHOOSINGHEALTHY
2/14/2010 9:27PM
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Sounds great! I would like to get an exercise streak going. This could be it.
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SM-ARTGIRL
2/14/2010 9:13PM
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Hey great proposal!!! I was going to mention this is a great period to tune in to abstinence, every cultural group and every religion has these periods sometime in the year so that we can reflect upon our habits...and maybe even make permanent changes. I am not going to drink any alchohol until Easter. Will you post this to a message board? as a goal or will I? ps I just joined the Awakening team that you belong to. 
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DESIGNED4MORE
2/14/2010 9:03PM
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Great blog...nothing was mentioned about Lent this morning in church (in my denomination we usually don't hear much about it) so I am grateful to you for drawing it to our attention. I need to focus on my spiritual growth - I think that my 40 days will revolve around that .... I have a few days to ponder it over. Thanks! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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AMALIA8
2/14/2010 8:40PM
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What a great idea! I think that I'm going to commit to doing at least 10 minutes of exercise every day for 40 days. :)
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KIBOGGS1
2/14/2010 8:16PM
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Thanks for this Blog. The other day my friend asked the other day if I ever give up anything for Lent and said that we really should think about it and give up something for Lent this year. I will think hard about what I should give up.
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DONNABRIGHT
2/14/2010 11:21AM
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Thanks for making me think. As I sat in church this morning and realized Wednesday was Ash Wednesday I was amazed at how fast time is passing. I will give serious thought to my Lenten sacrifice and come up with one or two (there are multitudes!) to make me a better person.
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MSMAKEOVER
2/14/2010 8:41AM
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Thank you so much for posting this. This blog is very thought provoking & I have learned something and appreciate your mindset. I have a few things I'd like to do for the next 40 days...and hopefully they will become a complete lifestyle change instead of just a temporary things..This month and last month I made a list of things I'd give up for the month...some things I did well with...others I did not, but I will keep trying. Why wait til the 17th....I will start today!!!! Maybe I will come back and share my list....thank you!!!! Best wishes to you.... Comment edited on: 2/14/2010 8:48:18 AM Report Inappropriate Comment |
