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I’m giving up the mindset that empathizing with someone’s short temper or thoughtless behavior means I should consistently permit that kind of treatment.

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Whether you loved it or not, if you ever grew up studying at a Catholic school you’ll probably know what I’m talking about.

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“Maybe Lent isn’t about giving up, but just giving.”

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Being an atheist never meant much to me until I really got to know the alternative.

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Instead of giving up caffeine or carbs, I will choose to give up shame.

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Give up alcohol and try drinking more water. You probably need to anyway.

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For all of us, regardless of culture and creed, death is a reason to mourn.

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I didn’t know Mardi Gras lasts a whole month.

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1. Sugar is in A LOT of things. It’s pretty gross actually.

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Booze, cocktails, liquor, whatever you want to call it, I gave up alcohol. This is what I learned in the process: