Comments on: Fasting the Illusion of Independence – 40 People of Lent Project

By: Maria Bonacci

Maria Bonacci — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 22:56:55 +0000

Great post and a fabulous way to intentionally connect with others! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at this week’s SSPS party.
xx – Maria @ Krafty Planner

By: Linda Stoll

Linda Stoll — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:00:05 +0000

Yes, Lisa, I remember this well from last year. And I appreciate this prompt for this season, again.

By: Kim Carberry

Kim Carberry — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:08:20 +0000

What a fantastic thing to do for lent and a brilliant sounding book.
I am a bit of an introvert but at the same time if I go too long without speaking to people it makes me sad.

By: Anne Sweet

Anne Sweet — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:46:58 +0000

I barely leave my home and I’m not really a people person. I do try so hard to connect to those I know though, even if it’s through my computer screen. Last night I found myself in a room of around 200 like minded people. I only spoke to a couple of them though.

By: Corinne Rodrigues

Corinne Rodrigues — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:49:23 +0000

Thank you for the inspiration, Lisa. I’ve heard so much about this book already. But your post spurred me on to buy it and sign up for her Lenten updates.
This year, for Lent, I’m reading through the Book of Job – something I’ve never done before and finding so much to learn from it.

By: Debra | Gma’sPhoto

Debra | Gma’sPhoto — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:02:57 +0000

I, too, stay at home. Working from home, I do not get out and about much. Now when the weekend rolls around, that’s a different story. I like to get out and go! I enjoy encountering people. Call me a social butterfly. It was a struggle for me when the office went remote. I have adjusted and enjoy the weekends even more!
Thanks for sharing!
Take care and best wishes.

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 22:34:55 +0000

Lisa, I remember how much I enjoyed your reflections on this last year. It is such a unique idea. In my travels I am often intrigued and delighted by the people I meet. I am going to join you for this challenge this year, (though late to the party by 2 days!) Though I did encounter some interesting people the last 2 days without even trying, so I’ll count them!
I am terribly independent and like Lynn, “stubborn” as my husband often reminds me. Independence can be both a blessing and curse at times, would you agree?

By: Nancy Ruegg

Nancy Ruegg — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 22:29:44 +0000

What a noble objective for Lent, Lisa! I often pray in the car as I head out for errands, a coffee date, a Bible study session, etc. that I might be a good listener and a voice of encouragement for those I encounter. I love the thought of blessing someone in this way every day for the season of Lent. Thank you for inspiration!

By: Michele Morin

Michele Morin — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:44:29 +0000

Wow, I can see how this practice would push you out the door and into humanity! (I picture myself driving to a gas station and hoping that someone is still working at 10:00 pm in order to encounter a human before the day ends!)

By: Dianna

Dianna — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 03:28:29 +0000

This sounds like fun, but since I am mostly at home the majority of the time I will most likely keep seeing the same person. 🙂 But I enjoyed your post and will definitely keep track of the people I see for the next 40 days.