Some Insights As I Fast...

This post breaks the golden rule of fasting.

Never tell anyone you're doing it.

Lest others might think that you are after some kind of recognition, some kind of awe-inspired praise from your peer group. Lest you become full of yourself, and think that you're something better than someone else.

Then again..."Oh, look at me, I can...not eat." Hmm.. Not exactly awe-inspiring, upon reflection.

We're not jumping the Grand Canyon on a Harley, here.

But I'm going to tell you about it, anyways. This experience, this process of fasting. I guess I feel that the potential benefits to myself, and to you, might outweigh the potential for me to lose this heavenly reward.

First off, this is Day #10 of the fast. The ground rules are (the 1st rule of fast club is....)

A - No solid food.
B - Natural fruit juice is allowed. For this, I utilize my blender. Or visit Jamba Juice downstairs, but forego the organic add-ins.
C - No milk.
D - Naked Juice is OK. If you're scandalized by that, go to King Soopers and look at the label.
E - One beer a week is allowed. This was a condition upon beginning the fast.
F - A coffee or two is allowed, but as I have found, is a very, very bad idea in general.

I already have a number of insights I'd like to share, but most will wait until the days following.

Here is one that I'll share now. If done properly, fasting before YHWH does little for your ego. Except maybe shatter it. Maybe the lesson here is that this process is what you make it.

For me, a fast reminds me of weakness, not strength. Dependence, not autonomy. Interconnectedness, not self-sufficiency.

Oh, and visiting stores that serve apple pie may not be the best idea, either.