This is the year that I turn 40. I have been spinning that in my head for some time. On my husbands 40th birthday our friends performed an excerpt of A Midsummer's Night Dream on our porch just for him. It was a fabulous evening to celebrate his day.
As we enter the Lenten season I thought about the number 40. There are 40 days that Lent is observed and although I am not a Christian as a Unitarian Universalist I do recognize our Christian heritage, and after careful thought I am going to honor Lent by practicing generosity.
I was inspired by the ideas presented through the use of a simple green string tied to your dominate hand. The idea is that "Ask yourself, What is the most generous response I can make? whenever you are faced with a choice, a confrontation, or a need. The green string should serve as a reminder to always ask this question."
So, I tied the little embroidery thread on my right wrist as a reminder to be generous. This is something I struggle with. I often hold back just a little for myself. Which, in fact, makes me feel small rather then good.
My intention with this is to give my time, my energy, my money and objects fully - without holding back. This isn't reckless giving, but is responding to needs through love rather then weighing if I or the person in need needs more. I think if I can break through my issue of giving just a little I will feel more free. I'll let you know as I go along.
