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Building self strength is such a motivational tool when heading into a new endeavor. One way that we have developed self strength is by fasting. Why fasting? Think about what it is --you are sacrificing something that you normally have or do for an amount of time. The key word is sacrifice. When you sacrifice something you are taking away its hold on you and being stronger than the urge to have whatever it is. This is such a powerful thing to do for yourself because while you're fasting you really get to see how strong you are. In this industry there are times that you have to be strong when you feel weak and times where you have to sacrifice things when you don't want to. However just like with fasting it is temporary and the reward at the end of it all is worth every moment of discomfort.
According to the medical dictionary the purpose of fasting is:"Fasting can be used for nearly every chronic condition, includingallergies, anxiety, arthritis,asthma, depression, diabetes, headaches, heart disease, high cholesterol, low blood sugar, digestive disorders, mental illness, andobesity. Fasting is an effective and safe weight loss method. It is frequently prescribed as a detoxificationtreatment for those with conditions that may be influenced by environmental factors, such as cancerand multiple chemical sensitivity. Fasting has been used successfully to help treat people who have been exposed to high levels of toxic materials due to accident or occupation. Fasting is thought to be beneficial as a preventative measure to increase overall health, vitality, and resistance to disease. Fasting is also used as a method of mental and spiritual rejuvenation." Now how amazing is that? Do you see where we are going with this?
Life alone can make you feel defeated if you let hardships weigh you down, but with self strength you can fight through anything that may come your way. Fasting can build you up to know that you can do anything you put your mind to. We know it may seem hard but there are many different fast that you can do and just giving up one thing that you do daily, such as drink coffee, drink soda pop, or even cutting out meat in your diet can still be a fast. A sacrifice of something that you depend on daily has the potential to change your life dramatically. We know that it will be hard, believe us, when we fast we are tempted too, but its during those times that we overcome those temptations and smile because we won the battle by not giving in to them. It truly clears your mind of weakness and at the end you will feel so strong and so accomplished. You canpat yourself on the back and know that you are capable of conquering any fear that may come your way in the future!
To strengthen your mind is a unique concept that only a few will do, but for the ones that do they will grow and become what they intended to be. You have the choice; sacrifice now or regret later. Life is too short for "should have, could have, would haves" to be apart of your vocabulary. Learn how to live life fearlessly and with purpose and you will succeed!
"The important thing is this: to be able, at any moment, to sacrifice what we are for what we could become" Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
