March Madness: Ranting on Lent

Dear Friends,


As we approach lent, I think about what to give up for 40 days and nights. I have given up on a lot of things in the past like sweets and soda pop. I have given up more after lent like a home, a car, my self dignity and others. To me, lent is a time to make changes in your life. It is also a way to give up something to clean your mind and body. I wish some people in my life would stop smoking, drinking soda pop, or even give up sweets. However to some, lent is not a good time of year to give up anything.

I just wrote about making changes and then I realized that lent is coming. I usually let go of something for lent. This year, I might but not because it is lent. I am trying to let go of the past finally. I have held so many grudges, resentment, and hatred to some people for hurting me or ruining something of mines. I also need to get some issues handled in regard to my son. There are others but I think those two are high on the food chain.

I think lent is a way to see what you are doing wrong then letting go for 40 days. Most people do something silly and go back to it once lent is done and others most on from it. I hope that this lent will give me a sense of clarity and focus because I need it. Maybe then, I will also learn patience and relearn my sense of self worth and being a man in this world. Until then, we will see. More to come.








Eugene Chandler III