Three Things To Do This Lent That Will Actually Help Heal You

Why Lent

  • Limit Your Internet Exposure

Psychologists agree that too much internet use can create hidden stress. While there is significant debate about whether or not excessive internet use is an actual addiction, there is little debate that overuse can have hidden negative consequences such as impulsivity, narcissism, and aggression. These are just some of the personality traits that seem to be nurtured by the Internet, with possible negative offline consequences.

  • Pray More

We all know we should pray more but with our busy hectic lives prayer gets pushed to the bottom of the “to do” list. Make a commitment to stay off the internet for a few minutes and use that time for prayer. Study after study overwhelming indicates that a few minutes of prayer each day helps with both physical and mental ailments. Listen to what this Duke University Medical researcher discovered about prayer. https://youtu.be/STfTI7wThso

  • Make Peace With Someone

Reach out to an estranged friend, family member, or someone else you know and tell them you love them. Don’t worry about how they will respond just tell them, “thanks for listening”. Listen to this message from Msgr. Lisante and remember the words of St. Pope John Paul II “Be Not Afraid”

 

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