The End.............

It is the morning of day 8.......and I'm drinking my morning elixir.............2 level teaspoons of sea salt in a quart of lukewarm water.........down it goes..........for the last time during this phase.

And I'm glad and ready for it to end.

This has not been difficult.  Really.  I have felt really really good.  In fact a friend of mine who has done this exclaimed that she actually feels better on a fast than when eating food.  I'll bet she's right.  The clarity and calm and focus on one's inner self is something I have never experienced before this.

But I am ready not to drink salt water in the morning.  And to look at what goes into my body a little more carefully.  Not to say I am not wondering what a french fry tastes like now.  Back to my obsession with the potato.........

I am hopeful this experienced has shifted me a bit.  Always a shift is good.  A change for the better in one, moves mountains eventually.

Not that the mountains need to move, but change is in the wind, isn't it?

I am on my way out of town for a short bit...........to stand on the edge of the big lake.  And feel it's power frozen.............and I will realize how small I am in the scheme of things............and this fast will pass........

The Day before 8..............

"How's your fast?  You know why they named it that?  Cuz you pray to GOD that is it over fast." ~ email from my Funny Friend

Well this is it.  The day before the last......of this fast..........

And it started earlier than ususal.......with the same tossing and turning.........hopefully what's churning will surface soon......be it emotions, need for action or who knows what........

But still, I woke refreshed and got on with the day with an early start.  As focused and relaxed as ever.

The day was uneventful.

I worked.  I shopped. I pampered myself a bit......

I am getting a little, just a little........tired of the lemon drink........not longing for food, but companionship over a meal...........

Looking forward to day 8 and ending this journey............many folks have reported they would like to continue longer, but for me, for now.......this will be enough.

Day 6.............

"The best of all medicines are rest and fasting" ~ Benjamin Franklin

Today was the best day of all........

It started out a little craggy.......I woke up too early with a toss and a turn.......I took a shower to wash what felt like 'prickly' off of me......might have been salts from my bath.
So I did that and crawled back in bed.....big mistake......as I drifted off for several more hours.....making it a very late start to my day.

But that was no problem really, and I managed to book a 'spur of the moment' lymphatic massage........then visit with a friend, have a wonderful yoga class, and cap it with an energetic session with my meditative writing group.

I got the RA RA OOOOO HA from them for doing this cleanse.......several of them have done it and expressed their support for me. Very nice.  As opposed to most who ask why I'm doing it.

As for food.......well........I would like to have some. But it's no biggie.  I am looking forward to the taste of the soup I intend to prepare this weekend to gently end this fast.  And perhaps some wine?????  Dare I?

So yes......on to day 7.  I will survive.  And I actually thought today that I will do this again. I'm certain I will.

Day 5..............

"I fast for greater physical and mental efficiency." ~ Plato

Yesterday was 'hump' day.  I did not think of it until someone mentioned it to me......and also asked me what day it would end........shall I go through day 8 as the fast is written?  I think so.  I rarely quit early.

I had a troubled sleep again...........but slept sound..........and woke fresh.  It is as though I am dreaming a troublesome or mixed up dream that I can not recall............just enough to make my brow furrow in the morning as I wake.  Tonight I will order up some pleasant dreams.

notes for today:

Food is a distant yet reoccurring memory..........

I had a few hunger pangs while working with friends in the studio today.......and when I peeped "I'm hungry".....I heard a voice from across the room say....."no you're not....drink your juice"......

It's nice to have supportive friends........but who brought the sugar cookies with the large dollop of chocolate on top?

And my electric juicer was not up to the task of juicing what seems like 60 small lemons so far.......it was making a terrible sound.  I returned it for another that will hopefully last for the duration.

On a happy note.......I put my nose to the grindstone and seemed to work with focused rhythm today.......it is not always that way, as in the past I could be easily distracted.

Also......it seems I have lost a pound or two.........surely water.......but it's nice to see movement on the scale......not that it's why I'm doing it!

It really isn't.

Half Way There...........

"When you fast, and anoint your head and wash your face so that you do not appear to others to be fasting, but to your Father, who is in the secret place; and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you openly." ~ Jesus Christ


Last night was different from the rest.  I have been sleeping very sound and cozy for the first nights of my fast.  For some reason it seemed like I was wrestling with some demons........hopefully they are gone now.

It is said that a fast will release toxins from your body.........both physical and emotional.......remains to be seen what this was about........but none the less I woke freshened from my sleep.......still clear here.

Got a few things done........easily.........that I've been putting off for awhile............

And I thought for a moment, I had overdosed on psyllium......I used two rounded teaspoons instead of one in the cleansing potion........but no problem......at all.

And I'm very aware of the extra time I have not thinking about food or preparing it or cleaning up.........

Half way there.........I can see the finish line.

Day Three into Four........

"Your Body is Precious.  It is your vehicle for Awakening.  Treat it with Care.  The sufferings which overtake beings are the fruit of their desires." ~ Gautama Buddha

It is the end of day three......and I'm prepared for day 4.

All is well........I spent the day cleaning my house along with my body and mind........and playing with some little ones........joy snuck back into my life!

I was faced with food today.......straight on dinner......and feeding the little ones and being invited to join....smelling distance from a pickle.......which even looked good to me.

But I drifted past that moment into focusing on the little girls.......and then it was over.

Joy.  Today was calm and joy.  And continued clarity.  All Good. All Good.

Now I will sink into my daily bath..........with Epsom Salts and Apple Cider Vinegar.  Talk about a pickle....

Why do this?.................

"Fasting will bring spiritual rebirth to those of you who cleanse and purify your bodies.  The light of the world will illuminate within you when you fast and purify yourself.  What the eyes are for the outer world, fasts are for the inner." ~ Mahatma Gandhi

This is the end of day two.....heading to three of my eight day fast.............

And what I'm thinking about is why fasting has been a Spiritual practice.  I know.......silly me........how could I not know the answer to this question?  But I am thinking the answer is really only known to those who DO fast.

And as to my research on this fasting as a Spiritual Practice......it is suggested to spend my time meditating, and reading Spiritual material.........turning off TV.......and eliminating recreation and movies..........and I realized.......

I already do that..........and they are right.........to do those things would seem to defeat the purpose of being quiet with and honoring my body during this time.

So easy peasy!

and as a side note:

I feel GREAT!  Really.......GREAT!  Amazingly good.  My head is clear.  I have energy that I'm surprised to have......and I'm not hungry.......although talk tonight with a friend about spuds got me going!

So I just had another slug of lemonade.........

On to Day Two.........

I am doing a variation of the Master Cleanse.......called The Eight Day Ultimate Fast.  It is outlined in a book titled Prostate health in 90 Days (no I do not have a prostate, nor have I ever had one) by Larry Clapp.

Like some things.........I am sure I am not fully informed as to what I am about to experience.......but feel as guided to do this as I was on my recent trip to OZ.  A resounding 'YES' at the suggestion.......must be an indication to move forward.

So I have........and with my coach to guide me.........

day one is over...............7 to go...........

And these are my impressions..........

The Lemonade drink...........fresh organic lemons, maple syrup and cayenne.......is tasty.

The PC 1-2-3, a parasite tincture.........is also, and to be taken under the tongue .......10 drops, 3X daily.

I was hungry for a bit......a mid-day longing for something crisp to chew on and swallow, but I got over that quickly...

And I see I will need a LOT of Grade B, Dark Maple syrup...........

So I have my drink made for day two............and prepared the salt water to drink in the AM........and can't wait for what's next!!!

Which includes, well, you can imagine........

And then adding some more condiments to the mix.........

I have to say........shortly into this process I began to feel a bit more clear.

Another new Beginning............

And as it's the beginning........ and it is today..........this is what's on my mind...........and what's happening........right now.

Well........to back up a bit..........if some of you have been following my other blog......I have been blue......out of sorts........and losing myself lately........many obvious factors could have been the cause......but I needed to snap out of it.

One of the things I like to do in the morning......after I say my affirmations..........is to meditate and journal.

One of my meditation aids are Oracle Cards.......and several mornings in a row............three mornings in a row...........after shuffling and reshuffling.....

I pulled this card...........3 times..........in a row........in as many days (again after shuffling and shuffling)............


..........from the top of the deck it rose to meet me...........

                 ........3 times in three days...........










Now it is said that 'they' don't let you get by without reminding you again and again what path you must take...........and paying attention is critical here.........

So today.......I have started to cleanse my body..........as they said not to wait a moment before making arrangements to start........

And I am lucky a friend plunked down all the items necessary...........all the necessary potions and powders and mixing implements........so there was no reason this newbe.......could refuse to do it.....

As so many stars lined up to guide me..........