Fasting

I decided to go on a ten day fast. Today is Day 4. I am still thinking about food. The key to fasting is breaking it gently. My mentor told a story of a woman who fasted for twelve days then went to McDonald's for a burger. Needless to say she got really sick. Your body is deprived of food for days and you are going to put beef in it, much less nasty Mikki D's? Ugh!

I plan on breaking my fast using this method:

Day 1 Two pieces of fruit. Each piece of fruit is divided in half so there are four servings for that day.

Day 2 Lightly steamed non-starchy vegetables, such as spinach.

Day 3 Brown rice, fresh salad.

Day 4 Organic yogurt, unflavored and unsweetened. Eggs.

Day 5 Meat, chicken, fish, tofu, if eaten.

Day 6 Beans, other grains may be introduced, if eaten.

Day 7 Other foods, as desired.


I've been drinking lots of peppermint tea, water and the Master Cleanse mix of Grade B maple syrup, cayenne pepper and organic lemon juice. It's really been a test of my mental strength. I've told only a few key people who I know will support me. At work I keep getting invites for lunch and dinner and I politely decline. Even now, am delayed in Fort Lauderdale and my crew is going to Chili's for dinner. They already think I am anti social. I know this is for my greater good. I am here keeping busy, working on my body.

Different airports offer different treats for me and I've had to avoid them completely. On the plane, these people just can't stop watching the Food Network. Talk about torture. I've been looking at Paula, Rachel, Bobby and Emeril salivating. Today I was given a Rachel Ray magazine. I plan on making jerk turkey burgers with cranberry sauce. After two weeks of course. I pour over the pages and dog ear everythink that looks good. Yesterday the NY Times section had some great vegetarian recipes that I fully intend to cook.

I've been reikiing myself every night and falling asleep like a brick, (not remembering my dreams though.) The energy cleansing is reflected in my runny nose and extra saliva. This is a great time for me spritually since I am fasting and just finished Level I Reiki. I haven't performed a full body session since my atunement. The energy paths have to develop fully and the more I practice channelling the better it is for me. The absence of food by choice for days is giving me an appreciation for nourishment, not fulfillment. I only have the one body and the things I put it in must be for fuel and not deter any of the functions. It's a process and journey for me as I'd like to make it enjoyable, but not abuse.