Lent Day One: Ash Wednesday

So far today hasn't been that hard Lent-wise. My brother (Joel Rudy) came over to hang out and then we went to the ER to take care of another friend of ours. Which sounds like a drag but it was probably the most fun I've ever had in a hospital. I feel proud of myself. I've been social three times this week already and it's only Wednesday.

I was going to write about something else but I can't remember what. I wanted to talk about some of my goals, what it was like to start out today, something really profound.

Instead, God had me helping someone and being with friends. I'm really glad that I got to be there for someone who is always there for me and to be able to help someone else. That's what a fast is supposed to be all about. Not about what you give up but what you do with what you are given. It was a great way to start this season.

I did want to clarify that while I will be staying away from Media in general, there are amendments where it is allowed, so long as it is for a specific purpose like reaching a long time dream/goal/wishful thinking idea.

Example: I never exercise. Ever. But I plan to start walking most days after work. However I'm pretty sure that idea is going to lose momentum fast if I don't have some music to put the spring in my step. Then, and only then, will I be listening to anything. This morning I turned my radio off as soon as I got in the car. That's okay. Most mornings I'm too groggy to appreciate music anyway.

I'm going to sign off for now. Hopefully God will give me some time to be more introspective in the future. Until then, Shalom.

And by the way, my friend is going to be okay. Check Joel Rudy's facebook for more updates about that.