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If I remember my religious education right, Lent is intended as a time of penance and self-improvement to prepare the individual for the celebration of the birth of Christ. It seems fitting that denying yourself a pleasure that brings you harm helps to prepare the mind and body for such a celebration. From a spiritual angle, it will help make you stronger.
From my perspective, any excuse to quit smoking is a good one, and if tying it to something so meaningful to you helps, good for you. Remember, your chemical dependence is over after three days, after that it's all in your head.
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