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GOING DEEPER
Two things from Sunday’s post seemed to resonate with you all the most: the fasting and the black-and-white thinking. I want to touch on both briefly because they really are connected.
Fasting
Several of you asked how I physically survived a 40-day fast. Liquids only. Broth, juices, tea, coffee, water, etc. My body was very weak at first but eventually recalibrated. I slept more. I’ve always been a champion napper and during the fast, I was a “Gangsta Napper.” (Btw, Pete bought me this shirt with that moniker on it for Christmas.)
And the hardest part? I was at a CS Lewis conference in England during two weeks of the fast. My dear friend, Jennifer Rothschild, was also attending. One day we decided to play hooky and get on the fast train to Paris. We had a wonderful time except for two things. I LOVE baguettes and butter and I adore afternoon tea. Thes…
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