Lent this year has had an interesting aspect. Choosing to give things up at this time of year has a long and honourable history. Being forced to do so by circumstances beyond one's own control isn't really part of the deal but the experience of doing without broadband for ten days has been interesting.
There were positive aspects. No random phone calls and plenty of time to unpack following a house move. But there was so much needing to be done...so many people to contact...so many people wanting to contact me.
Today's world demands that we all be available 24/7. We expect instant access to services, products and, above all, information. Losing connection challenges every aspect of the way we live. Perhaps that's what Lent is really about.
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