Why I don't leave social media for Lent and what you can do for Lent....

Welcome to our Catholic doula blog, just in case this is your first time reading, I wanted to welcome you to our blog. 
Now to answer, Why I do not leave social media for Lent....
I don't leave because this is a good way to find clients especially if you are a doula. You are able to connect with other moms of your Faith or any mom in your area that might be seeking a doula. One way to connect is something new called "Trial Reels" on Instagram - so, you may want to look that up or just do any Reel, Post, etc. Another way is to keep a Catholic Presence in any group or your own timeline. Perhaps, you could give up the "groups" on Facebook for Lent. Also, you can be more active about talking about your Faith instead on Facebook - on your timeline. I say give up being in Facebook groups because that's where most of the fighting and stupidity is at (sorry - I had a couple of recent run ins and decided to just leave a group.) However, this is up to you; maybe you need to take the full pause and that's ok too. I find posting on my own timeline, Facebook page connected with Instagram - a good thing to continue during Lent. Let's be the light of Faith that beacons in the darkness. 
What can mamas or doulas do for Lent? The idea of having to "give up" this or that sometimes makes people cringe. Let's do something different this Lent - let's be more ACTIVE to give God our BEST - so here's a list of some idea that you may want to implement this season.... 
1. Prayer - Praying morning offering, evening prayers (examen) - this is simple, but honestly it is not always easy to do - you get up you start doing your other morning things, the kids come in and whine they are hungry, etc. So, maybe set that clock for 15 minutes earlier to wake you up, so you can have time for morning prayers or better yet pray them with your kids! 
2. Giving - Lent is a time of giving to others. Find a local Charity you would like to support throughout Lent and give them a donation or what we call "alms." If you have in your heart to help our Catholic Doula Scholarship fund, please let us know, we might be having our annual mini-conference during Lent - go to our contact page to get on our mailing list for our Lent conference. Donations can be accepted for our scholarship fund. 
3. Doing Something Active - This could be more exercise in the morning or afternoon, going out for a walk once weather gets nicer, meditation in your home, helping a neighbor, etc. Get creative in this. It depends on where you live. Or just everyday things - do with "Love" as St. Therese the Little Flower would offer her everyday chores, etc. 
4. Eating/Foods - Mark your calendar to remember when to fast and abstain this Lent or add in extra days. After all there are only 2 fast days for Lent- Ash Wednesday (2/18) and Good Friday (April 3rd). The other Fridays are no meat days. See if you can add on an extra no meat day or fast day if you are able too! 
5. Meal planning - Do you need help with Lenten Meal ideas? Stay tuned to this blog and I plan to have a Lenten Friday Meal plan post each week (hopefully like the day before Friday.) 
I hope these ideas will help you have a productive Lent and if you are staying on social media - say hi to me up there!
P.S. We are going to be offering Soulful Mama Academy for moms soon - I am still working on this class - if you want to get on the waitlist - please go here to learn more - it is an Academy to help postpartum mothers (from baby through toddler years)!  

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