Simple living and praying

We have passed over a week of our lent (Indian Orthodox community began our lent from 3rd of march). Yes, so we don't traditionally celebrate the fat Tuesday, however, living in Goa since my birth; carnival and other cultural celebrations have always been enjoyed in public.
But at home we began our lent by living simple. We are having meatless meals, skipping entertainment like tv (kids are allowed to watch some cartoons on weekend), avoiding shopping and get together except for prayer meetings etc...

kankavli waterfalls

Apart from the general thing that are done at home, I am trying to give a personal shade of lent to my life, by giving up things that tempt me the most. Doing away with nail paints, avoid all my favorite shows, dressing up in soft colors or in black, giving up a meal on Fridays, pray every day, trying to speak less. I am praying to my good lord to bless me with patience and love, so as to control my anger and my mouth (very difficult watching on my temper).
Most important of all praying for people who need my prayers a lot - For girls who have not found a suitable life partner yet, for old people in pain, for youth is depression to name a few.

Please pray for them