From the monthly archives:

February 2009

Water Fasting – Final Day

February 28, 2009 0 comments

No problems, no problems. I did not fall off the wagon, and it is surprising to think there has been no real food to support this body for the last 28 days. Yet, there is this strange feeling, knowing that I will re-introduce food tomorrow. It is uneasy, and something I must listen to. I’ll [...]

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Water Fasting – Day 23

February 23, 2009 3 comments

Focus has become more steady, and has finally reached a comfortable level of functioning. I think if I were to extend this fast into March, I would not suffer any ill effects due to lack of concentration. But I won’t be doing that. All is very well.

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Water Fasting – Quick Update

February 21, 2009 0 comments

Everything is proceeding nicely. No problems, no derailments, and the focus is gradually getting sharper. Nothing so new to report. With that in mind, I thought I would share this video on water fasting (during a hunger strike). It gives some good points one might expect to find during the fasting process. While Takuin is [...]

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Water Fasting – Day 17

February 17, 2009 8 comments

Progress Thus Far Everyone tells me they can’t believe I have not eaten anything for the last 17 days. I can understand, but sitting here, there is nothing special about it. The longer I go without food, the easier it gets, in some strange way. As long as I take care in the day to [...]

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Water Fasting – Day 15

February 15, 2009 2 comments

I’m not sure if I actually expected a real change to occur at the beginning of this fast. I just wanted to find out. The results so far? NOTHING has changed. There have been many physical adaptations, certainly. But fasting seems to have absolutely no effect on oneness or liberation.

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