[QBFimi]

Giving up? I “gave stuff up” when I was a kid.

Now, at age 70, I see it in another light: What can I ADD in the next 40 days that will strengthen my faith walk and bring me closer to my Master in his walk toward Golgotha?

Tomorrow, for a start, I’ll ADD ashes.

[defconw]

I have done that as well. I find it more in the spirit of lent. Lent is not a show for the outside world. It's preparing for Easter. This year I am going to make read "Imitation of Christ". Well not read it so much as actually study it. I have read parts of it before.

I think it's a good idea to "give" something up if their are children in the picture, but the main focus should be on anything that goes toward our walk. I totally agree with you on this.