In light of my post the other day I must admit that I have done more talking then I would like. A lot of my words have been driven by angst surrounding my commitment to cut out excess spending during Lent. Yesterday I had to go to the store to purchase some food supplies for the weekend and soap for the new dishwasher. I have been so concerned about my violation to my lenten commitment that I have talked about it way too much. I think I am missing the point. The point is to change the direction of my mind by not wastefully using my resources and to focus more on the God who sustains me. As I was in the store with my short list it was very tempting to add all the nonessentials clearly not on my list to my shopping cart.
In the midst of my whining I have realized that I shop and eat out when I am bored. I have been blessed by moments of slowing down as I try to think through my day before it gets under way to bring food and tea with me as I leave the house. I have picked up my knitting needles and yarn that fills the bin. I have also been engaging more in the practice of meditation and yoga - thanks to my stress relief and management class at www.oneroofsaratoga.com. I have found that I am more aware, more mindful of my mind and body which makes me more present in each moment.
May you too be blessed with moments of slowing down this Lenten Season so that you can be more mindfully present with yourself and others. Lenten Blessings!
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