Spiritual Discipline

I've just completed a 10 day Daniel Fast. It has been a great spiritual discipline. I could eat veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, oats, brown rice, and fish. I could drink water and pure juices. The first day I had such a banger headache that even my face was crimson. Day 2 I felt like I had jet lag. Day 3 I felt great and each day since. My head has felt so clear. I had some cravings for coffee, breads and chicken but I made it through. I even prepared my son's birthday party with a huge meat tray, cheese, cake and all and didn't eat it! I've done fasts before but nothing this long. I didn't do it to "ask" for anything. I just wanted to be obedient to what I felt I was supposed to do. Day 2 I received a Huge Blessing and Day 4 I received another one. Both totally unexpected. It has been incredibly busy for me through this time but it's been ok. Today I had 2 poached eggs and a piece of multi grain toast. Did it ever taste good!

Goals & Persevance

Lady-Yvonne
At the gym they have pictures on the walls that motivate you. Words like "GOALS", "PERSEVERANCE", "SUCCESS". You know that change happens, one step at a time, one thought at a time. They also have this poem posted. I thought I'd share it. It is quite a challenge to set this goal and persevere to live by it.

It is reported that Mother Theresa had this on her wall.

People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered;
...Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
...Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
...Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
...Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;
...Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;
...Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;
...Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God;
It never was between you and them anyway.