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Many here are observing Christians, and we find the way the church and society approach Lent to be something anti-joy, anti-body, anti-fat, anti-eating, anti-weight gain.
But it doesn't need to be. As we prepare for Easter, this can still be a time of reflection and joy as well (in eating good delicious foods and pleasure in the consequent gaining)!
I hate that so many people view Lent as something in which you must deny yourself of something pleasurable to the body -- sexual activity, food, smoking, drinking, drugging, etc.
But really, doesn't the Christian God call us to sacrifices that have more to do with our souls and hearts than our bodies.? I think the notion that we need deny our bodies pleasure is one reason so many turn from religion -- especially those religions which so focus upon the body rather than the soul!
It doesn't have to be that way, and really it isn't.
One approach to Lent is to make your sacrifices positive rather than negative -- promoting some soul-enhancing activity instead of denying some "sinful" activity! This could be as simple (and as complicated for some) as random acts of kindness, handing our $20 bills to the homeless, serving others in some reflective way, keeping a "blessing" journal of all your blessings, reflecting upon your personal gifts of grace, hugging your kids more, loving your loved ones more, mending fences with those who you have disagreed with.
How much more in the spirit of Christianity all those "sacrifices" would be than something as mindless and corporal as giving up chocolate or coffee!
I found the following poem/prayer to be most instructive on these notions. Let us fast against our hatred/prejudices, and let us feast upon our joys/loves/heart/soul!
Here is the poem/prayer. I just came across it, and I don't know the author's name and have found it listed as "unknown":
"The Fast Life" or "True Lenten Discipline"
Fast from judging others;
Feast on Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from fear of illness;
Feast on the healing power of God.
Fast from words that pollute;
Feast on speech that purifies.
Fast from discontent;
Feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger;
Feast on patience.
Fast from pessimism;
Feast on hope.
Fast from negatives;
Feast on encouragement.
Fast from bitterness;
Feast on forgiveness.
Fast from self-concern;
Feast on compassion.
Fast from suspicion;
Feast on truth.
Fast from gossip;
Feast on purposeful silence.
Fast from problems that overwhelm;
Feast on prayer that sustains.
Fast from anxiety;
Feast on faith.
May all have a wonderful Lent! Give in to the joys of life! Don't give up your dark chocolate! Give up your dark moods/emotions/behaviors!
Have a great day, all, and keep living life to the fullest!
But it doesn't need to be. As we prepare for Easter, this can still be a time of reflection and joy as well (in eating good delicious foods and pleasure in the consequent gaining)!
I hate that so many people view Lent as something in which you must deny yourself of something pleasurable to the body -- sexual activity, food, smoking, drinking, drugging, etc.
But really, doesn't the Christian God call us to sacrifices that have more to do with our souls and hearts than our bodies.? I think the notion that we need deny our bodies pleasure is one reason so many turn from religion -- especially those religions which so focus upon the body rather than the soul!
It doesn't have to be that way, and really it isn't.
One approach to Lent is to make your sacrifices positive rather than negative -- promoting some soul-enhancing activity instead of denying some "sinful" activity! This could be as simple (and as complicated for some) as random acts of kindness, handing our $20 bills to the homeless, serving others in some reflective way, keeping a "blessing" journal of all your blessings, reflecting upon your personal gifts of grace, hugging your kids more, loving your loved ones more, mending fences with those who you have disagreed with.
How much more in the spirit of Christianity all those "sacrifices" would be than something as mindless and corporal as giving up chocolate or coffee!
I found the following poem/prayer to be most instructive on these notions. Let us fast against our hatred/prejudices, and let us feast upon our joys/loves/heart/soul!
Here is the poem/prayer. I just came across it, and I don't know the author's name and have found it listed as "unknown":
"The Fast Life" or "True Lenten Discipline"
Fast from judging others;
Feast on Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from fear of illness;
Feast on the healing power of God.
Fast from words that pollute;
Feast on speech that purifies.
Fast from discontent;
Feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger;
Feast on patience.
Fast from pessimism;
Feast on hope.
Fast from negatives;
Feast on encouragement.
Fast from bitterness;
Feast on forgiveness.
Fast from self-concern;
Feast on compassion.
Fast from suspicion;
Feast on truth.
Fast from gossip;
Feast on purposeful silence.
Fast from problems that overwhelm;
Feast on prayer that sustains.
Fast from anxiety;
Feast on faith.
May all have a wonderful Lent! Give in to the joys of life! Don't give up your dark chocolate! Give up your dark moods/emotions/behaviors!
Have a great day, all, and keep living life to the fullest!
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Maggie: New WG writer!
I always love when a new weight-gain writer posts her first story.
Maggie is a wonderful storyteller, and her first part of an as-yet untitled story is so promising -- and deliciously done!
Go "watch' her, "fave" her and praise her!
https://www.deviantart.com/maggeh
Roleplay on discord?
Want to try out Discord.
Here's my invite link:
https://discord.gg/eUmFdKt
Looking for weight-gain roleplay?
I came across an interesting roleplayer who listed their preferences, and they pretty well matched mine, so I thought I'd start from there. I'll come back here and modify this sometime and post something better. If you have questions, ask away.
Here is pretty close to what I look for in roleplaying:
This is just a list of my do's and don't's to have out there just to save you and me both time and discomfort. Let me just go ahead and say PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME FOR ANYTHING NSFW IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OLD!!!!! I don't care if you're of legal age in your state/country if you are not 18 or older I don't want to roleplay with you okay? I'
For Lent, I am away...
As I often do during the Lenten season, I will withdraw from deviantArt and other websites where I have often spent a lot of time.
If you wish to contact me, please do so at one of the following:
zonker25@gmail.com
or
growinluvhandles@yahoo.com
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.........? Why would you post this in a group for inflation fetish authors?