Finally It’s Over!

Published by Derek under Meditations/Discussions, Personal on January 4, 2010

Just kidding! Well not about the fast being over, because it is. I am only kidding about the exclamation about it being over. I actually am feeling mostly the same physically. Still craving food. Still hungry.

I wanted to point out that this journey is a unique one. In no way will my experience be like anyone else’s. If you do decide to ever fast don’t fool yourself into thinking you’re going to find all the answers to the questions you may or may not have. I actually believe all the answers do come to you, but it has nothing to do with the fast. I believe all the answers are already there waiting for us to understand them. People just see things differently from one another.

I spent the great part of the last 3 days contemplating my fast and especially my food… when am I going to eat next… what will it be… how much should I eat… will I go back to the way I was… is this doing me any good… am I hurting myself… what is the point of it all…

I ended up consuming 1 cup of rice, a half cup of kimchi, a gallon of tea each with about a tablespoon of honey in each cup, and lots and lots of water. All this was in the time span of 68 hours, after which I broke my fast with a red pasta dinner (It was delicious). If you want more details feel free to ask.

I hope you all try and take yourselves past your limits of knowledge and experiences often. Wonder keeps us living for tomorrow, but experience keeps us alive.

Peace and Love