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orthodoc · 03-08-2014, 07:15 AM

Thanks, griff. I spent a lot of energy trying to observe a demanding Lenten schedule with my kids. But while I, and my kids (for a time) did it from conviction, somehow it didn't matter to those who did it for show and who organized everything.

Habits of thought is key, I think. I can still be conscious of how I interact with others, still be observant of my habits.

It's hard to let go of some of the beautiful aspects of the services, the aspects that take you out of and above your daily concerns and on to a bigger view. But if it defeats people it can't really be beautiful, can it?

03-08-2014, 07:15 AM	#3
orthodoc Not Suspicious, Merely Canadian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,774	Thanks, griff. I spent a lot of energy trying to observe a demanding Lenten schedule with my kids. But while I, and my kids (for a time) did it from conviction, somehow it didn't matter to those who did it for show and who organized everything. Habits of thought is key, I think. I can still be conscious of how I interact with others, still be observant of my habits. It's hard to let go of some of the beautiful aspects of the services, the aspects that take you out of and above your daily concerns and on to a bigger view. But if it defeats people it can't really be beautiful, can it? __________________ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Ghandi