tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937335840707686978.post3957396674763706179..comments2023-05-31T10:40:54.774-05:00Comments on Mother Moon: The Need of Self DenialMother Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04766732525579692530noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937335840707686978.post-88563267747066480352010-02-21T17:46:22.282-06:002010-02-21T17:46:22.282-06:00Like Lyon, I've never really been drawn to obs...Like Lyon, I've never really been drawn to observe Lent either. <br /><br />After having children, I feel like I give up and sacrifice every single day of the year. LOL <br /><br />Nevertheless, I respect the tradition and those who practice it...Bridgetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844738855874754351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937335840707686978.post-63131072355969886602010-02-18T10:44:21.492-06:002010-02-18T10:44:21.492-06:00I knew a few "good" Christians that woul...I knew a few "good" Christians that wouldn't complain about it at all. They would wear ash upon their foreheads and would only tell us what they had given up if asked. Although I have heard some others who complain the whole time, like they are some sort of martyr. I guess I understand it a little better now and can support them in their beliefs, but I always hated it. I hated that they felt like we all should give up something too, even though it was never my religion to do so.<br /><br />Again, good thoughts for us all to ponder.<br /><br />[For those of you who have "lost" my blog, the address has changed slightly. Please view my button on MMM's sidebar, or click my profile. Thanks for your patience!]Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02290728593108082942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937335840707686978.post-47231340776118098062010-02-18T08:13:55.892-06:002010-02-18T08:13:55.892-06:00"Shouldn't we likewise look at ourselves ..."Shouldn't we likewise look at ourselves and ask if there are any areas that we should deny or attune ourselves to in order to prepare for this time."<br /><br />I so agree, so well said. There are things that I definitely need to work on or change.<br /><br />Wonderful post!<br /><br />(((HUGS)))Dedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821482775305463539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937335840707686978.post-2056853099208203562010-02-18T02:32:59.899-06:002010-02-18T02:32:59.899-06:00Thank you for this discussion. I'm fascinated ...Thank you for this discussion. I'm fascinated by the practice of Lent in many ways, but have never really been drawn to observe it myself, but then again, I've never had any one close to me who did either. I think you're right in that some people don't necessarily approach it with the right spirit and therefore miss the point. (I have known the dr. pepper whiners too! lol) But indeed, that doesn't mean that there aren't people genuine in their seeking of the Lent journey either.<br /><br />As a Pagan, I don't get the whole sin aspect to Lent, but that's okay. I don't have to because it's not for me and I can honor the practices of others. But I do absolutely see the value in sacrificing something to show devotion to the Gods. Piety is (or should be in some ways) universal in one way or another to the spiritual seeker of any ilk. So I can definitely identify. <br /><br />Fascinating post, Mama!Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306602792203116316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937335840707686978.post-5280674977608376942010-02-17T15:34:44.028-06:002010-02-17T15:34:44.028-06:00Well said Mother Moon!Well said Mother Moon!Dawn Marie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13502138645102336243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937335840707686978.post-39285092005983105732010-02-17T12:13:31.533-06:002010-02-17T12:13:31.533-06:00I tried Lent once. Didn't work so well for me...I tried Lent once. Didn't work so well for me. I'm an instant gratification kind of girl. Which is perhaps why I wanted to try it. But I am hard enough on myself without being forced to give things up and then reflect on it. I sometimes take too much time to reflect.<br /><br />I do see it's merit for people who aren't so self-critical already. And I do always enjoy symbolism. I suppose that although I find religious traditions beautiful, I don't always see how they will work with what I believe. <br /><br />I would love to hear more on how Lent actually works for people. I do wish you and Vincent a wonderful 40 days and hope that if offers much insight and growth for you!Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09521209734809361226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937335840707686978.post-56764191144304952652010-02-17T12:04:12.770-06:002010-02-17T12:04:12.770-06:00Back in my Christian days I gave up chocolate. It ...Back in my Christian days I gave up chocolate. It was tough, too. But personally I do not think self denial is going to make you a better Christian, just a cranky one. And, too if you have to brag about it, well, that sort of negates the purpose. Shouldn't it be between you & your deity? I also tried to give up wine once, too. See I said "tried?" It was a disaster covered in molasses! harhar!<br />love from lunaluna petuniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13386378669741991835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937335840707686978.post-41387712232898324572010-02-17T11:43:02.352-06:002010-02-17T11:43:02.352-06:00Great post today. I love your ideas. I've go...Great post today. I love your ideas. I've got some things I have to work on...that's for sure. <br />Marymxtodis123https://www.blogger.com/profile/13583200601379394225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937335840707686978.post-60696130690117425072010-02-17T08:38:17.977-06:002010-02-17T08:38:17.977-06:00Interesting points to ponder. I'll be thinkin...Interesting points to ponder. I'll be thinking about this today, lady...Not Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17817871438213291396noreply@blogger.com