Happy Mardi Gras! Only 40 days.

I’m watching a news story on Mardi Gras traditions around the world.  It’s really a beautiful segment full of colors and fun foods and dancing.  Here we made our King Cake and hid a camel in it instead of a baby. It works. Perhaps it’s a new tradition for us. The point: Happy Mardi Gras!

I recently read an article on the power of doing something for 30 Days of Growth.  I’m sure you’ve heard that it takes at least 30 days to establish a new habit, so why not try something now?  Tomorrow starts the season of Lent.  Lent is a time to reflect on Christ’s death & resurrection, and some people give up or “fast” from something in an effort to clear their mind and focus better on God (or you can add something too, like reading every day for 40 days).  Whether you participate in Lent or not, perhaps you might consider trying something new for the next 40 days.  No matter what, you’re going to grow because it will challenge you and stretch you.  Start small.  It’s only 40 days.  And you’ll be closer to your goal in 40 days than you are today.  Click on the link above to get a list of ideas (there are 30 great ideas!!).

I don’t always participate in Lent, but this year I figured “why not?” for the reasons listed above. What am I doing you ask? It may sound cliche, but I’ll be reading the Bible each day and journaling.  I’ve gotten out of my daily habit and need a kick-starter to refocus my time and attention.  Easter will be here before we know it, and by then I hope for two things: 1) I can’t go without it. 2) I am changed. And also that I’ll need a new journal, ‘cuz I love new journals.

What are you doing?  It’s powerful to tell someone as it will hold you accountable…. ;) Enjoy your King’s Cake!