Mardi Gras and Lent

Today is Mardi Gras. I've never been crazy about celebrating it, although I do love a good hurricane! :) But, each year I try to give up something for Lent.  Often it is sweets or candy.  This year, I am going to try to give up something a little harder to resist--worrying.  I often stress about things I cannot change, and I have to remind myself that God has a plan and His timing is perfect.  I have improved in my ability to reduce worrying over the years, but it is still something I need to work on, as it adds stress to my life.  So, that is my goal over the next 40 days:  to worry less and live more.  I hope that by Easter it becomes a habit I have formed. As a part of this goal, I am also going to resist interacting with a certain toxic person, whose place in my life is no longer positive.  I think that will help too. :)