giving or giving up for Lent

Our pastor had an excellent sermon on Sunday. He encouraged us to focus on what we could give during Lent rather that what we could give up.  He stressed generosity of spirit. generosity of time with friends, family, neighbors, etc. During the sermon he listed several things that people typically give up for Lent like chocolates, buying new shoes, junk food - you get the idea.  Then he mentioned things he had seen listed on line that people would like to give up. One of the things that topped the list was school. My 14 year old grandson was sitting beside me and he perked right up when he heard that option. Good to know he was listening to the sermon.