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rawchic
on 03-24-2009 at 03:27 PM (357 Views)
note - this blog post is written in free form. sorry if it is not cohesive and doesn't make complete sense. I'm just typing as thoughts come to me.

I'm currently on day 2 of a 5-day fast (juice & water)
sometimes I think I enjoy fasting
more than I enjoy eating

I think it's because there is no struggle
I don't debate over it
I know I'm doing it
I'm committed
I'm actively participating in the experience
I'm making observations about how my body feels
but not acting upon any feelings
I just let the feelings come & go

hmm...very interesting!

maybe it will get harder after more time
but maybe it won't
I don't worry about the days ahead
or a schedule ahead
I just stay where I'm at
and enjoy the present
I know I can adapt if needed
and I am at peace knowing that
there is nothing forcing me to remain fasting
and there is no shame in leaving the fast
however long I stay is the right amount of time
scheduling it is arbitrary
the number 5 is not significant in any way
I don't have anything to prove
I'm just listening to my body and following what it's telling me
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  1. Jenifae's Avatar
    I swear You and Knitster are my Idols!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I dream of not only having the Strength to do a fast but, the committment. Thank you for paving the way!
  2. RawKnitster's Avatar
    That is a very poetic and peaceful.


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