A beautiful day...a day of sunshine and then rain and celebration and all good things. In the midst of all the good chaos...I remained in control. At work, there was a Cinco de Mayo celebration and after attempting to resist a plate of food being gently pushed at me by one of the classroom Grandmothers...I realized that I could not. I could not because it is culturally insensitive to turn away home cooked food at a celebration such as this one. I ate one plate slowly and carefully. I stayed away from the flan and glasses of soda. Victory #1. After work, I attended a wedding shower and faced a table of appetizers, punch and desserts. I ate a little bit of everything...no punch...and enjoyed good conversation. Victory #2. I had an unsweetened iced coffee to get a quick boost. In my bag, I placed a collection of snacks given to me this week by various friends at work...a large cookie, a bag of kisses, a snickers bar and a bag of peanut M & M's...I ate ONLY the cookie on the drive home. Victory #3. I stopped at the grocery store and purchased and ate ONLY one piece of pizza. Victory #4. I got home and walked 2 hours in the rain. Victory #5.
After the walk, I made a decision to begin a 48 hour fast. I believe in the power of fasting. It is a spiritual exercise which always leads to answers. There are also profound physical benefits. The negative cycle of sugar, salt, sugar, salt breaks with a fast. I have some personal issues which I believe this fast will help resolve. I look forward to cleansing my body. I will be taking in calories...thinned liquid calories...but it is a fast nevertheless and it seems a perfect way to celebrate in a different way...after Cinco de Mayo chaos, I am looking for anxiety free May 6 and May 7! Ole!!
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