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.
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!
because my sugar cravings have been INSANE lately! and i dont do as well fighting them as u seem to do!