Essentially, Exodus 40 (smaller than Exodus 90) is a discipline focused on fasting, abstinence, humility, and thanksgiving. As young men, many of us find ourselves habitually distracted at points throughout our lives. We take for granted the gifts that God has given us, and we throw them away for lesser things. We presume the time that we have on this Earth, a time in which we should use particularly to grow in virtue. Once the time that God has given us has been thrown away, we begin to find comfort in wasting more time, and we become complacent over the time that we have already wasted. During this season of abstinence, a man should especially focus on getting rid of the distractions in his life in order to detoxify his mind, body, and soul so that he may give thanks to God who created him.

Requirements:

• Make a Holy Hour each Day 

• Make a Morning Offering

• Make a Nightly Exam 

• Get Enough Sleep (at least seven hours is recommended) 

• Take Cold Showers 

• Avoid Unnecessary Smartphone Use

• Avoid Unnecessary Computer Use 

• Give Up Video Games 

• Give Up TV & Televised Sports 

• No Soda or Sweet Drinks

• No Snacking Between Meals 

• No Desserts or Sweets

• Listen only to Music that Lifts the Soul to God 

• No Unnecessary Purchases

• Check in with your Anchor

• Fast on Wednesday and Friday (only eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal) 

• No Meat on Wednesday and Friday

• Exercise at least 3x per Week

• Celebrate the Lord's Day

Normal exceptions apply, including: gifts, social situations, and getting sick.

All men who would like to be invested in the spring must go through Exodus 40, and fulfill the requirements to the best of their ability. If you feel as if you are not yet ready to jump into such a commitment, out of prudence, you may vary said requirements. Make sure to consistently check in with your anchor, and let him know what you think you are not able to fulfill quite yet. - God bless!