Chloe Asher
Writer '18
February 27th is “Clean Monday”, a feast celebrated by Eastern Catholic and Orthodox churches, dedicated to cleansing and purifying one’s body and spirit of sin. “Clean Monday” celebrates the first day of Great Lent, or the Great Fast, which is a 40 day fast in the church year. The feast begins seven weeks before Easter Sunday. On this day, mainly in Greece, people feast and then begin to fast for 40 days.
Individuals will not starve themselves, even though it is a fast. People will restrict themselves from eating specific foods, such as dairy, meats, processed foods, and wine. This is a religious ceremony and is not celebrated by everyone, but with all the high school stresses, students can make use of cleansing their bodies physically, mentally, and emotionally in a manner that is not necessarily religious. Ms. Mock, a health teacher, says it is “important for everyone to have a little ’me time’, when you put your phone away and just allow yourself to relax.” Today, students depend on social media, and regular breaks as a method to cleanse possible hate and harmful messages. She continues to say that it is “okay to allow yourself to cry” when in an emotional state, and that “you should do at least one thing that makes you laugh,” if that means “hanging out with friends, family, and pets or reading—whatever you enjoy.” It is important for one’s overall mental health to have a strong support system from loved ones who will naturally be supportive and helpful, but also for people to be comfortable with themselves and self-provide when necessary. To promote an overall happy lifestyle, Ms. Mock states that “it is important to eat healthy and exercise, but it feels rewarding to allow yourself an indulgence after working hard on your mind, body, and soul.” It is unhealthy to become overly obsessed with eating specific “healthy” foods only.
In “Great Lent”, the fast lasts 40 days. Then individuals return to their previous diets. Overall, a happy and healthy lifestyle is derived from enjoying life and its actions, and people have many options for cleansing themselves of negative forces, whether it is a religion-backed fast like “Great Lent” or “Clean Monday”, it is important to be in touch with distinct emotions and feelings.
Writer '18
February 27th is “Clean Monday”, a feast celebrated by Eastern Catholic and Orthodox churches, dedicated to cleansing and purifying one’s body and spirit of sin. “Clean Monday” celebrates the first day of Great Lent, or the Great Fast, which is a 40 day fast in the church year. The feast begins seven weeks before Easter Sunday. On this day, mainly in Greece, people feast and then begin to fast for 40 days.
Individuals will not starve themselves, even though it is a fast. People will restrict themselves from eating specific foods, such as dairy, meats, processed foods, and wine. This is a religious ceremony and is not celebrated by everyone, but with all the high school stresses, students can make use of cleansing their bodies physically, mentally, and emotionally in a manner that is not necessarily religious. Ms. Mock, a health teacher, says it is “important for everyone to have a little ’me time’, when you put your phone away and just allow yourself to relax.” Today, students depend on social media, and regular breaks as a method to cleanse possible hate and harmful messages. She continues to say that it is “okay to allow yourself to cry” when in an emotional state, and that “you should do at least one thing that makes you laugh,” if that means “hanging out with friends, family, and pets or reading—whatever you enjoy.” It is important for one’s overall mental health to have a strong support system from loved ones who will naturally be supportive and helpful, but also for people to be comfortable with themselves and self-provide when necessary. To promote an overall happy lifestyle, Ms. Mock states that “it is important to eat healthy and exercise, but it feels rewarding to allow yourself an indulgence after working hard on your mind, body, and soul.” It is unhealthy to become overly obsessed with eating specific “healthy” foods only.
In “Great Lent”, the fast lasts 40 days. Then individuals return to their previous diets. Overall, a happy and healthy lifestyle is derived from enjoying life and its actions, and people have many options for cleansing themselves of negative forces, whether it is a religion-backed fast like “Great Lent” or “Clean Monday”, it is important to be in touch with distinct emotions and feelings.