Lent

The Lenten season is upon us, and I (much to my husband's pleasure) have decided to not buy anything for myself beyond food and the basics for the next forty days.  No new clothes, books, etc...  May not be difficult for some, but I find myself all too often enjoying bringing home a new but unnecessary item.
It was also brought to my attention that Lent needn't necessarily be about giving something up, but maybe about taking on something new.  Stepping outside of your usual comfort zone, volunteering your time, or maybe even finishing a project that has been pushed to the side.
Either way, this year I have tried to be more observant of the season and will do my best to be more reflective and concentrate on simpler things.