So I decided after continuously being annoyed with myself for turning my not so great vegetarian diet into a disgusting fast food eating meat diet, then something must be done. I feel that I’ve been more sluggish the last few months and perhaps a bit more moody. My diet needs a change so I’ve decided to do a detox cleanse by drinking only some herbal teas, and fresh juice from some fruits and veges. These are in small amounts to help give my body some simple nutrients so that my body doesn’t take them from my bones and muscles.
So 30 hrs in, I’m hungry, but its not unbearable. My vision is a little off when I try to focus at a distance, so far this is the most entertaining :) My body is sort of humming. When I bring my awareness inside and I’m still, I can feel the life pulsing through my body. It’s an interesting sensation. I don’t feel nervous or anxious, but a slight vibration all over. My tongue feels really pasty and my mouth taste gross, but I can only imagine this is the beginning of it’s nastiness.
My senses seem to be heightened as well. I took a short walk with the dogs and I was bombarded by all the scents in the air as well as the sounds. There was also a gorgeous sunset that reminded me of Africa.
I get excited just thinking about the nasty toxins that are leaving my organs as I type. I know weird, but something has to keep me disciplined and out of the kitchen. I’m actually surprised at how good I feel. I’m expecting tomorrow to be the worse following into Sunday. Monday and Tuesday I should really start to feel clean and I slowly start introducing solid foods back in to my diet.
It’s been many years since I’ve done a fast and even longer since I haven’t eaten any solids for 5 days. I made myself a small low key to do list for the weekend, but know I will spend a lot of time in quiet meditation. This is a great window to connect with the divinity that lives within.
I will post tomorrow as I’ll want to read these postings the next time I fast :)
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“Prayer carries us half way to God, fasting brings us to the door of His palace, and alms-giving procures us admission.”
~Quran