Comments on: Observe an Eco-Lent

By: Sara Ost

Sara Ost — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:09:00 +0000

Daniele, to be honest it was so long ago, I cannot recall what the reason was! But we really like your work and hope you don’t mind.

By: Daniele Butera

Daniele Butera — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:18:00 +0000

It’s not clear for me why you choose that picture (of mine 😉 ) for this post! 🙂 Can you explain the connection between a portrait of a woman and the Shrove Tuesday?
Thank you for attribution by the way…:)

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:27:54 +0000

Hi Adrienne, thanks for stopping by. It was interesting to hear the point that Lent is the season rather than the practice - I'm always happy to learn something new. It's good to know we're on the same wave length with the environmental angle, even though we don't share a faith. I find it quite interesting how different faiths come at the environmental question. Quakers for example are pacifists and they believe that we are currently making war on the Earth. Buddhists practice compassion to all living beings, which can include whole eco-systems not just individual animal. And of course, it's perfectly possible to approach environmentalism from an atheist, secular viewpoint as well. Caitlin's last blog post..Photo Friday: Passion flower

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:44:21 +0000

I’m feeling ridiculously pleased by this. http://twitter.com/DineandDish/statuses/1247699367

She’s the lady who inspired me to write the post. Yay!

Caitlin’s last blog post..Best Job in the World – end of round one

By: Adrianne Meier

Adrianne Meier — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:37:16 +0000

Hi! I’m studying to be a Lutheran pastor. Lent isn’t a voluntary practice for protestants, nor is it really a “practice.” Lent is a season of the church year. It is the fasting that is the spiritual practice. But you’re right on with the idea. Christians “give up” something during this time to re-orient their thinking to what is really important, in this case, God. But I think you’re ideas for an eco-Lent are great. In my church, we have been talking about creation and how God creates it all. God puts us in charge as stewards – like managers, not owners. So, I guess my point is, you’re right! We as people, and especially as Americans, have not only turned away from God in many ways, but we have also abused the gifts given us. Lent is the perfect time to turn back and be forgiven – and not just forgiven, but inspired. Thanks for this article!

By: MsGourmet

MsGourmet — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:29:26 +0000

what a fabulous idea!

By: Mike Sowden

Mike Sowden — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:38:29 +0000

Definitely a good idea. I like.

There’s also the “reappreciation” aspect. If you want to learn to not take something for granted, if you want to truly *see* it again, then remove it from your life for a while….

I’m giving up takeaway food. But not just the standard kind – *all* kinds. It’s cooking or assembling from basic ingredients, or nothing. This is just what I need to kick my cooking skills to life again.

40 days. Right.

By: Sara Ost

Sara Ost — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:49:29 +0000

I’m not religious, but this is a good idea to start a green habit. Anyone want to do this with me? 🙂

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:50:15 +0000

I like where you are going with this. Lent choices could make a big impact on the environment, if only lent was all year round 🙂