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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Log shortage forces another round of layoffs at Rough & Ready ... House fire displaces west Medford family ... Wyden meets in Medford to discuss fight against opioid abuse ... Log shortage forces another round of layoffs at Rough & Ready ... House fire displaces west Medford family ... Wyden meets in Medford to discuss fight against opioid abuse ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Why give up anything for Lent? Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 14, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Feb. 14, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News I hear friends or coworkers discussing what they gave up for Lent and how much they want it again. It sounds like they indulge in whatever they “gave up” as soon as Lent is over. So why deny yourself anything if you’re going to have it again when Lent ends? I’m not religious, but it seems to defeat the point. — Susie M., Central Point Some parents recommend their children forego candy or treats during the Lenten season. Many of us experienced this firsthand. The suggestion was usually met with frowns at the prospect of going 40 days without a favorite confection. The light at the end of the tunnel was Easter morning when the restriction was lifted. But like you said, Susie, that defeats the purpose of the tradition. Lent is a time of preparation for Easter. The three pillars of Lent are fasting, prayer and alms-giving — the practice of giving money or food to those in need. Giving up something for Lent is a form of fasting. We deprive ourselves of a small pleasure or “give up” a bad habit, such as smoking, as a way of turning our life back toward a spiritual focus. So even if those 40 days without Oreos or Teddy Grahams left an emotional scar, it was for the greater good. An experience of want, even a temporary one, can help you appreciate life’s true abundance and have a long-lasting positive impact. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected] . To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 14, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501