I spent most of yesterday watching tv in bed doing nothing except dishes, got dressed into sweats, and walked doggie.  I haven't dont that in years.  It felt good. I started a fast I do monthly for about 3 days, fruits and veggies and juice.  I am hoping it will help me get past some of the stuff I need to let go of... food cravings, surrendering everything I worry or fret about to God.  It seemed like a good time for the fast, usually I do it over the weekend, I just got alarmed from how strong the ice cream cravings are.  I didn't submit to them last night, and knew it was a good thing, I did wake with more energy today.  I have been doing this fast for 18 months pretty regularly, it something my body and spirit craves.  If I blow it I try not to beat myself up.  The cravings can be so strong, and they do subside if I choose something else.  I still don't know if I will stick to it.  Anyway I find it interesting to notice what I crave and to remind myself, there is joy in just thinking about the food, I don't need to eat it, and at the same time there is some obsession there that keeps me from life.  And I can go back and have the food when I am done, if I still want it.  I find I tend towards healthier choices when I take part in the fast. I am glad I dream journal, I have been fascinated with the dreams lately.  They haven't been overall pleasant.  I know I am going through a lot of internal changes. 

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I like ,\"there is joy in just thinking about the food\". I know what you mean about obsession. Sometimes I spend all my time eating; leaving no time for the rest of life. I\'m definitely avoiding some feelings. I think I\'ll try a short fast myself. I\'ve been planning a week long fast in the spring to cleanse my liver, but I can\'t do that unless my intestinal tract is very healthy. This is incentive to take care of myself.
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im happy to hear ur doin well. and what about this fasting thing? what do u do exactly? id love to hear more about it. hope u hava great day 2marrow!
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because my sugar cravings have been INSANE lately! and i dont do as well fighting them as u seem to do!