tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post107910309200640014..comments2023-10-09T16:15:47.946+02:00Comments on A View from Carmine Superiore: What are you giving up for Lent?Louise | Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463696606000861953noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-24677934296046775682009-03-03T06:41:00.000+01:002009-03-03T06:41:00.000+01:00To all who asked : Nigeria is a long, long story. ...To all who asked : Nigeria is a long, long story. I'll write it one day!Louise | Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00463696606000861953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-30436610836813622862009-03-03T06:40:00.000+01:002009-03-03T06:40:00.000+01:00@Gutsy Writer : I haven't really thought about why...@Gutsy Writer : I haven't really thought about why I get sick, except that I am not much over five feet tall and so the alcohol component affects me more than it would larger people. However, now you make me think of it, the majority of the wine in the cellar is made by winemakers who do NOT add chemicals, so maybe you're right. Come to think of it, any wine that has an additive that makes it smell and taste like it was aged in oak barrels makes me feel almost instantly bad. New world reds, mostly.Louise | Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00463696606000861953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-24654103189319465382009-03-03T06:33:00.000+01:002009-03-03T06:33:00.000+01:00@Joy : I agree that I, too, am not abstaining out ...@Joy : I agree that I, too, am not abstaining out of guilt or some strange idea that drinking isn't good for me or my soul. As I wrote, I'm the first person to 'just say no'. For me it's more about thinking about what we consume, and understanding self-discipline. In this modern world 40 days can be a long time to sustain any effort. I like to see that I can. Just as, on Good Friday I practice three hours of silence from twelve to three. It's extraordinary how difficult that is when I'm used to talking without thinking. And extraordinary how clear one's mind feels at three o'clock, and how, strangely, one wants to continue the silence, even after the three hours is finished.Louise | Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00463696606000861953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-30258439352149161892009-03-03T05:45:00.000+01:002009-03-03T05:45:00.000+01:00Yes, I was fascinated by this post. I lived in Nig...Yes, I was fascinated by this post. I lived in Nigeria up until the age of 6, from 1957-1963.I would like to learn more about when you were there and what you did in Northern Nigeria? We lived in Lagos and Port Harcourt on weekends, in a beach house. Why do you think you get ill from wine, except really good Burgundy? The chemicals?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-27099059237994760372009-03-02T20:23:00.000+01:002009-03-02T20:23:00.000+01:00@ Caution Flag : What do you mean by fretting? Bei...@ Caution Flag : What do you mean by fretting? Being anxious? Do you have some e.g.s for the scripture you are looking at? Should I come to your blog?Louise | Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00463696606000861953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-11330597883176691302009-03-02T17:58:00.000+01:002009-03-02T17:58:00.000+01:00I was a houseguest in a Muslim home during Ramadan...I was a houseguest in a Muslim home during Ramadan once. It challenged my thinking in so many ways.<BR/><BR/>Lent was always a non-item in our protestant church, but I love the concept of remembering Christ's sacrifice for me. I understand my church's stand that we should be thankful year-round, but those weeks of wanting something and remembering what Christ gave up for me are meaningful. For the last few years Lent has found me giving up something tangible. This year I decided to give up fretting and to focus on related scriptures. Giving up pop and ice cream was much easier!Caution/Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172990197662644455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-57284622294304634292009-03-02T15:55:00.000+01:002009-03-02T15:55:00.000+01:00I am not giving anything up, but I admire people w...I am not giving anything up, but I admire people who do, I think its a good discipline.<BR/><BR/>I found your story on Ramadan fascinating, I have never lived near Muslims who practiced it, but it must have been interesting to live in the midst of it all.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00062037882359130530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-83417674977553988922009-03-02T13:36:00.000+01:002009-03-02T13:36:00.000+01:00As I don't consider myself Christian I don't pract...As I don't consider myself Christian I don't practice Lent. But the idea is great, if used with rime and reason. It is good to be reminded about one's own weaknessess and other's much more limited options.<BR/><BR/>I have a friend who give up smoking and chocolate during Lent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-84686863713065856632009-03-01T23:19:00.000+01:002009-03-01T23:19:00.000+01:00I participated in Lent for the first time last yea...I participated in Lent for the first time last year. Although I greow up in a Christian church our church did not really acknowledge or encourage participation in Lent. This year I'm giving up red meat. My idea is when I see a steak or hamburger on a menu at a restaurant or when I'm preparing meals for our family, it will take me think of the sacrifice Jesus made for me. Which I realize is so much more than any food/drink/passion that I could give up for 40 days. I don't abstain from anything out of guilt, but just to make myself "think on these things" more often.<BR/>♥ JoyJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198238631600746173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-26639385414195147492009-03-01T21:41:00.000+01:002009-03-01T21:41:00.000+01:00My Lent is likely to involve taking break from abs...My Lent is likely to involve taking break from abstinence. So I'll probably smoke plenty of Matterhorn's cool menthol, something I haven't touched since I experimented with it as a teen. And maybe some island rum, although something by the name of Burgundy does sound awesome! Okay, doan mind my silliness, I'll pop in and check up on how well you're doing with your fasting.J.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528069268393747601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-16633432285273186672009-03-01T19:54:00.000+01:002009-03-01T19:54:00.000+01:00Louise... what a fascinating post! As my heritage ...Louise... what a fascinating post! As my heritage is Nigerian (albeit Igbo) I was interested to know that you’d spent some time in Hausaland. Were you working out there or your said husband at the time? I’m not really familiar with northern Nigeria except for what I’ve read in books or been told by my parents. However, having lived in the Middle East – I have always been intrigued by the Muslim world and culture. Even here in the UK it’s always interesting having conversations with Muslims about Ramadan and their approach to fasting. Although a Christian (Anglican), I have never really done the Lent thing... Let us know how you get on without a tipple for 40 days...!CathMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143141734424055810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-64468770193074809672009-03-01T19:38:00.000+01:002009-03-01T19:38:00.000+01:00Being a non-Muslim during Ramadan is hard. Even s...Being a non-Muslim during Ramadan is hard. Even something simple like having a bottle of water on you during hot days becomes something to feel guilty about. *sigh*<BR/><BR/>I've given up drinking for Lent before. I found my friends had more problems with it than i did. LOLMsTypohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10405552178619579820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-90391685596622183642009-03-01T18:06:00.000+01:002009-03-01T18:06:00.000+01:00I completely agree - tea would be impossible to gi...I completely agree - tea would be impossible to give up! <BR/><BR/>On the subject of giving things up (although not really for lent) I'm trying to avoid foods with that have 'hidden' battery eggs as part of their ingredients. Weirdly, it's proving good fun, it's actually making me MAKE cakes, rather than BUY them...Springtimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772499537579949589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-78300028023614770792009-03-01T17:24:00.000+01:002009-03-01T17:24:00.000+01:00I had never given anything up for Lent until this ...I had never given anything up for Lent until this year and chocolate it is. But drinking chocolate, chocolate biscuits, Cocopops and chocolate chip cookies don't count!Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556403160595972518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-84288087824745919702009-03-01T17:23:00.000+01:002009-03-01T17:23:00.000+01:00Interesting read! Thanks for sharing your experien...Interesting read! Thanks for sharing your experience in Nigeria. During Lent I want to remind myself of the sacrifice Christ made. I've asked Him to live His life through me - because I simply cannot live it in my own strength. I don't feel right about giving something up for Lent only to resume it when Lent is finished. If we are responsible and do everything with moderation, let's enjoy the wine and the chocolate without a twinge of guilt! <BR/><BR/>For me it would be so interesting to sit down with a few people and discuss about this face to face! Good things to think on here!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953073381987950597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-13763626856811375862009-03-01T16:42:00.000+01:002009-03-01T16:42:00.000+01:00Last year I gave up chocolate, this year I will dr...Last year I gave up chocolate, this year I will drink less coffee (only two "tazzine" of moka-coffee a day istead of 5). Happy March! Cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-29591218686347602352009-03-01T11:23:00.000+01:002009-03-01T11:23:00.000+01:00Buying new shoes. That's my addiction. I promise n...Buying new shoes. That's my addiction. I promise not to buy a single pair of new shoes until Easter. Good for my soul, good for the flexible friend...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-25687885711288811232009-03-01T08:31:00.000+01:002009-03-01T08:31:00.000+01:00I shall now be giving up anything. In fact, I thin...I shall now be giving up anything. In fact, I think atheists like me should perhaps start something new, something which adds to our life experience, rather than indulging in self-mortification in the mistaken belief it does us some good.Chairman Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908632282972692269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-52098399277492479712009-03-01T07:57:00.000+01:002009-03-01T07:57:00.000+01:00I've never followed Lent. Fortnightly, in the Vais...I've never followed Lent. Fortnightly, in the Vaisnava tradition I follow, we fast for a 24 hour period, on the waning moon and the waxing moon. The fast is from grains and legumes, ostensibly, but it extends into so many other levels depending on your ability, and can be a complete fast (no water, nothing), or varying levels down. It is a day for deeper contemplation and meditation, while the body is in a low physical state...♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2224466266974963937.post-52878454721908844232009-03-01T07:49:00.000+01:002009-03-01T07:49:00.000+01:00I don't give up things for Lent. I hardly ever dri...I don't give up things for Lent. I hardly ever drink these days - although a good single Malt has been known to slip down in tiny quantities.<BR/><BR/>I eat two squares of dark chocolate about 4 times a week. <BR/><BR/>Oh I know - I'll give up shouting at the kids for Lent! Let's see how long that lasts... ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com