WELLNESS - Fasting Friday with Kimatni D. Rawlins: Awaken the Spirit
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Fasting Friday with Kimatni D. Rawlins: Awaken the Spirit
Welcome to Fasting Friday, where we will allow the body's organs to heal, rest, and recharge by way of abstinence from food for 24 hours.
Each week, commencing at sunrise on Friday mornings, the plan is to drink only warm water (preferably with the juice of freshly-squeezed lemons) and decaf herbal teas. For individuals who will exercise, feel free to drink coconut water. The goal is to release toxins, strengthen life force, help reduce adipose fat, bolster self-control, and reinforce brainpower.
New ParagraphFriday is the chosen day because it's the start of the weekend and usually the time when thoughts are diverted towards worldly activities as opposed to spiritual ascension. Thus, if one can fast on a Friday, his/her mentality will focus on self-education to withstand lifestyle habits that weaken and diminish the mind, body, and soul as opposed to those that animate them.
Two of our favorite teas are organic turmeric ginger and organic dandelion root because both are packed with antioxidants, and overall may support healthy digestion, reduce inflammation, and improve the liver’s many cleansing functions. Duly note to refrain from adding sugars or sweeteners.
Therefore, feel free to join us every Fasting Friday from now on or pick one, two, or three days out of the month to give your temple the much-needed respite it deserves. Over time you will be rewarded with the vitality needed to function efficiently in this over-stimulated world.
"In truth, the only way to health and happiness, and the sanest way, is self-control. To be master of yourself, so that you are not overpowered by your senses, is one of the greatest blessings you can have. When you refrain from overeating, and when you fast, the life force takes rest and becomes recharged." – Paramahansa Yogananda, Indian Yogi and Guru
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