This morning I was disappointed with myself for a choice I’d made. I had some space to sit and journal about it. As I did, a number of things converged together:
– it being Ash Wednesday and so the start of Lent, and I have been wondering about things I might choose to give up in this period as a way of growing my relationship with God
– I was particularly challenged by a Facebook friend who is giving up social networking for this period, so he can have more time to pray.
– An overnight email told me another friend had a new blog entry – and since I’ve just downloaded the new WordPress Android App, I thought I could easily look at it … And at the same time check any follow up comments to my comment in his previous entry – and I found he’d written something encouraging about me having a story to share – which got me thinking whether I believe that – or not …
– yesterday (Tuesday) we decided that I would fly to China in 2 weeks’ time (rather than today!), and so it feels like I have a period of preparation and reflection time …
– for a while I’ve been challenged about accountability in a number of aspects of my life – and I’ve been realising that I don’t share much about my life with anybody in any context … And so, with all these things buzzing around, I suddenly thought: maybe I could start writing a blog?!
So, here I am – and I’ve set a goal to make an entry every day for the period of Lent and right up until Easter Sunday. That seems to be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and a clear Timeframe.
Will anyone read it? – well, I’m not sure – but, like speaking on radio, I need to assume that someone will. Anyway, even if no one does, I hope it will be good Self Therapy in working things through for myself!
So, here I am at the start of Lent, not just thinking about things I might give up, but starting something new! Thanks for sharing this window into Rohan’s world … Enjoy the ride with me! Please do comment and share your thoughts with me 🙂
Rohan's Blog 
Nice one R.
Thanks Dave … Thanks for your encouragement 🙂
Will be interested to read your reflections
Thanks Sylvia 🙂
Perhaps my lent devotion could be to read your Blog Rohan
Wow Lyn … I hope I’ve got something worthy of being your Lenten devotion.
Hey Rohan
Great to see you are blogging, I look forward to reading your reflections. Mate I’m in Hong Kong in March, any chance of a catch up, I don’t know what it means for you to come to Hong Kong. Also I know this isn’t quite blogger etiquette but if you are interested in some of my reflections you can check them out at http://www.p4t.org.au
Bless ya mate
Andre
Hi Andre. A catch up in HK would be cool if we can work it out … From my end it might largely depend upon the final arrangements I make for some intensive language study when I return to China at the end of February. Let’s stay in touch about it. And thanks for the link … As for etiquette, I’m still finding out some of that!
Look forward to the journey Rohan. Good choice
Thanks Fran for your encouragement 🙂
welcome to the world of blogging mate… Nice to see you going for it!
Thanks Matt!
I’ll be reading (only just found you)
Only just started 🙂 And why did it suggest your comment was spam?! I have told it you are NOT spam! Randomly, I’m still in Sydney next weekend, and planning to go to the NAB Cup – any of you guys going? And did you see the back page of today’s Telegraph?
The internet mustn’t like me.
No, I wasn’t planning to go to the NAB Cup, but having just looked at the fixture I’m interested. Although logistically I’m not sure it’ll work because I have plans through the day that would make it difficult to get to Blacktown for the games. Bummer!
And I haven’t seen the back page of the Telegraph. Care to enlighten me?
I’m hoping to go next Sunday with my brother and nephew and mother [all Carlton supporters :-(] … and looking for my Swans loving friends! Found a link for the back page (http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-swans-as-clean-a-club-as-you-will-ever-see-says-australias-most-experienced-medico/story-e6frexx0-1226579195022) – basically the doctor is upset that the current general controversy has tarnished last year’s flag!
Good on you, Rohan. I have found writing in my own blog a great way to help me process what’s been going on in my life. I have also been quite surprised to hear how many people have found my rabid ramblings interesting and helpful. I hope you will have the same kind of experience. 🙂
Thanks Caro 🙂 If you read some of the other comments – others are hoping my ramblings will be interesting and helpful! And did you see the 3rd entry I just posted?
Indeed I did… It’s been a long time since anyone referred to me as a ‘lady’ 😉
🙂
(I can’t reply directly to your reply)
Hope you’re able to get there – have a great time. Hope the Swans win for you, being with your family!
I’m glad he’s spoken out in support of the team – I’d be upset too! It is a shame though, if people are wanting to paint everyone in sport with the same brush. I would hope though that it would be clear how hard the boys work and train and play week in and out. A well deserved premiership.
Indeed!