New Years Resolutions: Success or Failure? | Fresh P

Day 1: The fast was inconsequential. I wasn't hungry per se, but going a day w/o food isn't hard or terribly unusual for me, so it was non eventful. I spent the day being still, reading, meditating, walking and swimming. Day 2: I was hungry, cranky and feeling deprived. I had to consciously bring my attention back to my higher purpose, but I found myself obsessing about food, so Glenn got really elaborate meals this day, but not in the spirit of love, but rather one of depravity. I was not fun to be with today. I had difficulty finding focus enough to meditate. Day 3: I woke feeling very serene, calm and centered. I wasn't hungry per se, I just felt clear, present, light. I was surprised by the change in my mental space from day 2 to 3. I could just ride in the car for hours watching the cactus pass by. I generally have a hard time sitting, but I felt very present today. I'll definitely be incorporating fasting into my year. I really like the breaking of patterns, and this was certainly that. Forgoing food consciously allowed me to reflection on the abundance around us by seeing with fresh eyes, clearly. I'm interested in learning more about the ceremonial element of fasting, and incorporating more prayer and intention into this practice. Here's links to two of the recent studies on fasting and cell growth: http://goo.gl/Wm2tzw http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24440038 MUSIC Calm by Silent Partner Chances by Silent Partner