This is not a book of Lenten disciplines or daily practices, but a guide to help you be more gentle with yourself and others. The guide itself is designed to be gentle, rather than demanding so, yes! You have the time for it.

Beginning with Ash Wednesday, you'll get 15 exercises and practices that will help you become a more gentle person.

Make no mistake, gentleness is not a sign of weakness. The poet Rumi says that our strength lies in the gentleness and tenderness of our heart.

And if ancient Sufi mystic poets aren't your thing, hear the words of Morrissey (a modern day poet):

"It's so easy to laugh. It's so easy to hate. It takes guts to be gentle and kind."

Become a more gentle person this Lent. We all could use a little more gentleness in this world.