Entry 75, May 25th, 2011, 12:59am (ship time GMT +2)
I fasted again today. This time it was harder to do – the hunger comes in waves, usually at mealtimes. This tells me that what I am feeling is a function of habit, not an actual need for sustenance. Regardless, I am looking forward to breakfast tomorrow morning!
I find fasting to be an interesting meditative tool. There is a sharpening of the mind that occurs when the body is not giddy on the wave of endorphins released from eating a meal. Also, the accumulation of appetite is a constant reminder to remain detached from my desires. In this way, it carries my morning meditation through the entire day.
That was the main point of my fasting. Again the only thing I could think of in day 2 was coffee but the following days where a great meditative experience. Specially having the extra time you save by not cooking... A friend of mine fasts two times a week. Probably I should think about repeat this discipline again.
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