- FASTING COMPUTER SCIENTIST, Ph.D., FINDS 80-DAY PROGRAM DIFFICULT, YET M... by labellavita
17 y
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Blog: My May Fast (21 days) June Fast (35 days)
I just finished my 80-day fast. At my age, I had a great deal of de-toxing to do, even though I had tried to live a healthy life! The fast has literally changed my values: for instance, I now have a much greater appreciation of grains, vegetables, seeds and nuts than I ever had before. I plan on fasting once or twice a year, for the rest of my life. Because the fast was so long, I found it very difficult, and when I read the paeans of joy expressed by your other clients, I would ask myself why my experience was so different.
"So, this letter is for the people who are afraid of long fasts, or who find the fasting process difficult! It was difficult, not because I was physiologically hungry, but because eating is such a social affair with me. So the desire for food never left me, and I became very cognizant of the way we define our days by our meals (e.g., lets meet after lunch).
"I did not follow your suggestion that I not tell anyone about my fast. In fact, I told practically everyone. It was much easier than trying to always find excuses for why I was basically not available for eating out. I also used it as a new way to raise the awareness of people that there are options available--not that I was an expert (although I feel like one now!), but most people, I find, will listen to success stories!
"My painful bursitis, with which I had been afflicted for the last several years, just disappeared. My serious problem with hay fever also disappeared. And I kept thinking what a wonderful gift I was giving my body, by finally letting it rest and heal itself. Interestingly, I only lost about 20 pounds during the entire fast, but I did not do the fast to lose weight, and it was almost as though my body knew this at some level. And, I was enormously proud of myself when I finished. The sense of accomplishment was similar to the feeling I had when I finished my Ph.D.!
"Only time will tell whether my gastrointestinal problems have been cured by the fast, but I am hopeful. So, I am a fasting convert, and find the amount of energy I now have available to me to be awesome! People tell me I look and act radiant. So, if I can be of assistance to anyone contemplating a long fast, they can feel free to contact me (through FCI). Thanks, Dennis! Regards, Karen"
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- How are you? by naravahanadata
17 y
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Isabella, how are you doing? Are you alright? I am getting a bit worried again, but you konow me ;-) Please, drop a few lines here, if you will.. Otherwise I am on my day 21 and mildly hysterical yet hopefully I can push it a few more days. We shall see. The weekend is coming and I cannot wait to have some rest.
I do hope things are fine with you, please take care of yourself!
Love
Vanda
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- Re: How are you? by labellavita
17 y
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Dear Vanda,
I am alright thank you. I have been quite busy lately and have not had the chance to check in. The clinics have been bustling with patients because there has been an addition of a new doctor. As the new doctor comes in on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, I am ensconced from the cluttered little doctor's room to the plush VIP lounge on these days. The VIP Lounge is a secluded area partitioned by tainted glass, has a private computer, huge armchairs, flowers, coffee machine, and tables for breakfast. Unlike the shared lobby and lounge catering to the "normal" (I surmise lower-paid) corporate workers, the exclusive lounge caters only to the VIPs who are offered the exclusive service of a private waiter. To be honest, the only thing I like about the VIP Lounge is the fact these high-salaried corporate workers coming for health screening get to wear expensive purple bathrobes instead of washed-out blue ones. haha. So far the progress of the bowel study is on the lower end of good, but it is still progress nonetheless.
At the same time, I have spent the last week plucking up courage to correct my life. I have firmly resolved in moving myself away from this dysfuntional family environment. Instead of vascillating further, I went to apply for a PPO at PAVE(Ccentre for promoting an alternative to violence). That afternoon was one of the worst in my life as I spent 5 hours reliving the disturbing pain of my abuse before I was granted a temporary PPO(Personal Protection Order) by the judge. The latter happened in the blink of an eye, the length of which is totally inproportionate to the amount of preceeding time spent on going through the pain. I met up with a lawyer, who deals with criminal law and he gave me free advice on the proceedings during the court hearing next Thursday ( on the generous side, I would be given 10min to state my complaint and reason for applying a PPO, 10min for the respondents to justify their behaviour and 10min for rebuttal. If the respondents, my parents, are unwilling to consent the PPO and their refuse to admit their violent behaviour, the hearing will then proceed to a trial. So I hope the process if quick and clean cos I do not want more trauma to be really frank.), how to present myself, the red flags to avoid and some words of encouragement and sympathy for my plight. I have finished typing out statements against my father and mother and have asked a lawyer friend to advise. He will be passing them back to me in a few days. This is what has left me totally haggard.
By the way, I hate to admit it but I am not sleeping enough and I feel extremely guilty about it. I am constantly tired but I cannot seem to get myself to rest. It is as if I am afraid to get an eye-shut because life will just pass me by. Give me a chiding, would you? I reckon it will help.
How is your fast? How is your husband and work? I watched a travel documentary about Czech Republic a few days back and was impressed by the landscape. I was most intrigued by the Astronomical Clock at Staromestske Square, Prague where the clock played music and had artistic statuette performances timed superbly to when the hour hand strikes 12n. How ingenius! But I was thinking, " Damn, if I visited Czech Republic during Christmas, won't it be freezing? What a pity it will be then to miss out on the beauty of your country."
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- Re: How are you? by naravahanadata
17 y
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Isabella, wow, you ARE a busy one! I hope all the things work out for you, it's a shame the red tape is so complicated everywhere..
I ended my fast on day 21, I am a bit hectic now and needed to get fit again, however - deep inside the main reason I feel was just - no more will. I hated this fast from the very beginning to the end of it so I am actually quite proud I managed 21 days despite hating it ;) I am not planning any more longer fasts until Autumn, just shorter ones inbetween. My condition is fine so far yet it is too early to be excited, I am just cautiously waiting to see. I don't want to observe myself too much though, the weather is nice outside, the holidays are nearing, life is fun :) If you do want to come here I'd strongly recommend May or September, Christmas can be a) cold and snowy, b) mild and dirty/muddy - I'd say spring and late summer is much nicer "-)
Hold on and as you keep saying to yourself - do try to get more rest, you definitely aren't helping yourself that way. Good luck and love!
V.
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- Re: How are you? by labellavita
17 y
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Dear Vanda,
Sorry it has taken me this long to reply. A lot is happening on my side and they are distracting. You probably can guess what I am talking about--family problems. I will be attending court hearings now and hopefully wrap it up by end of June in order to obtain a personal protection order. I have moved out of the house, but I have no new change of clothes. I will be pleaing the judge to grant me the right to retrieve my personal belongings from the house.
I hope you are doing well and staying healthy. And yes, now I have left "hell", I can rest in peace and heal faster.
Lots of love
Isabella
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