Yeah, right. At first glance, you probably do not see it. Those two titles seem to be completely contradictory, to say the least. I admit that I would have wholeheartedly agreed with your assessment not so very long ago. I could not see what was right in front of my nose.
Then someone pointed me to a video by Gretchen Rubin called, The Years Are Short.
Growing up, I was told that in preparation for Easter, I should give up something for Lent that I really love. This was meant to prove my sacrificial love for God. The information supplied stipulated that it could not be something like well, Asparagus. Chocolate would do, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups would be OK, but the Brussels Sprouts are off the table - well, literally, at least in my house.
In later years, I was hearing things like making a pledge for some kind of self-improvement. This would, of course, start with a spiritual aspect, but it would also be good if there was some personal benefit as well. I guess some were thinking that a new Gym-membership would be financially sacrificial and would take up valuable time, but hey, the abs would be awesome!
And come to think of it, perhaps the Brussels Sprouts might work if the idea was to EAT them - sacrificial for certain, maybe even beneficial.
