No chocolate for me

When I was little, I went to sunday school with my Nan. Right up until I was 15. Although nowadays I do not attend church, I still feel that I have a certain religious belief. I do not know if this is God or whether it is just a special bond that I feel between me and my Nan after she died but there is something.

So when it comes to Lent, I always try to give something up, usually chocolate, and this year is no different. Although I understand the story behind Lent and why people do it, I would not say that this is my reason for giving up. Maybe it is for more selfish reasons in that I want to prove I have self control and to give my body a rest from all the chocolate I consume on a daily basis.

My Nan was a religious lady, and someone who would do anything for anybody. When she passed away I did lose a part of my life that I had loved so much. I have always said that my Granddad was looking over me and now i realise that this is my Nan. I guess this is why I feel a connection with religion and although I do not proactice it I feel it is a part of me and everything that I do, especially when I need someone.

Lent is part of a fast that gives people an oppurtunity to clense and get satisfaction from a selfless act. Even if like me, that act is purely for you to feel good about yourself.