Some words of wisdom from Charles Eisenstein in The Yoga of Eating: Transcending Diets and Dogma to Nourish the Natural Self; “…the greatest challenges and benefits of fasting are psycho-spiritual. Fasting has dimensions far beyond what we usually label the physical, and it cleanses more than just the body. Because eating is such a convenient distraction, fasting puts us face to face with ourselves. …Fasting is a meditation of the body.”
Make no bones about it, fasting is probably one of the hardest things I've ever attempted. For one thing, I never wanted to admit my addiction to food. I don't think anyone wants to actually admit the majority of their time is spent on the pursuit, preparation, and consumation of that fabulous resource. Our society has a fascination with food that borders on dangerous--especially for people who have addictive tendencies or health issues hidden in their genetics.
I'm currently on Day 11 if this journey, with the intent of going for a full 30 if my body allows me to or even 45 if I find it working. Part of my reasons are for weight loss, but as I go through this I realize my real reason for starting and finishing this is to gain greater insight into "me." Take away all the distractions and excuses and all you're left with is reality.
Wish me luck--or better yet consider something similar for yourself if you're curious. Cleansing doesn't have to take 30 days. It can be done for a week or for ten days to start out with. The important thing is we need to start taking control of our health starting with what we choose to put in our bodies.
Bright Blessings,
Denora
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