Feel ok today, a few little joint aches. This is always a good sign, it means your body is cleaning all the toxins from those normally hard to clear places. Life is pretty boring without food. Even on an eventless day you can make a plan for food, and it becomes this ritual. I went for a walk up a hill and sat in a field with some horses. The sun felt like sustenance.
Later in the Afternoon.
It's really strange but always during a fast the days seem to last much longer, like time is more stretched out, and it's not because I feel hungry or I'm suffering, time really does seem to be affected. I've noticed this on my other fasts.
If you are a writer fasting is a great way to speed up the brain and slow down time and get loads of writing done. When I was in town chatting to people I have better repartee. Spending time with people definitely helps. This first four days is the easiest four days I've ever had of a fast. Maybe it's because I'm just used to it, maybe it's because it is benevolent. I really hope I can put in a good showing. One thing I've learned about fasting though is that you have to listen to your body. If your body decides it's time to break the fast then you should do it.
I'm surprised that people are being so supportive. I was expecting a more negative reaction, and even though a couple of friends have expressed concern, a brief c.v. of my fasting history has put them at ease.
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