Re: Anger, Sadness, All Kinds of Yuck!

Hi H2OFaster,

Wow, what an experience you are having!

"Yet if I yell, talk about exhausting myself."

I can really identify with this. About 3 years ago deep in the midst of a fast, my girlfriend (at the time) and i got into an argument. My heart started pounding so hard I thought it was going to explode out of my chest. I learned at that point not to get into arguments while fasting :).

"I felt all the sadness today, and a feeling like I couldn't go on with the fast, and I did cry, and in a weird way I guess I felt like if I would just let myself find the time and space for a good cry out, if one would come on in that context, I would make a bit of a leap forward."

I so agree. i believe tears are amazingly healing and i would have to believe especially this deep into a water fast. Intuitively i would imagine that you are in an exceedingly special place to work through some major emotions and emerge from the fast filled with an abundance of peace and joy.

"I want to make it to day forty--only 16 more to go. And on Easter morning, a sweet, sweet orange."

Phenomenal. What a wonderful accomplishment. Congratulations on your 24 days and best wishes for a beautiful fast in the remaining 16.