I should note that I'm tired in part because I gave the all-day dry-fasting a try, to get a sense of what 1/4 of us do every year.
Man, that is a tough business!
I've done 17- and 19-day water fasts, but going without water for even a brief period definitely wears on a body.
I'm going to keep giving it a try this year, to get a sense of how it affects a person physically and mentally, but I have to say, from the trial run, that I'd honestly rather be fully water-fasting for the 30 instead. 😬
I know you always have well-researched and thoughtful reasons for your fasting, but not hydrating *does* make me worry. I hope you don't mind my concern. 🧡
@CJLavoie @LiseL @CinnamonGirlE
I do not encourage dry fasting, but that's what's done during Ramadan while the sun is up, which has given scientists an interesting body of natural test subjects for forms of fasting research over the years.
What Muslims do is focus on intense hydration while the sun is down.
Fasting's association with religiosity is fascinating, but I'm more interested in how it affects functionality, especially since it's a normal part of life experience for 1/4 of us.
@LiseL @CJLavoie @CinnamonGirlE
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Being cared for is *never* something that would annoy me. I really appreciate it, Lise. As I mentioned a week or so ago, my change in work circumstance revealed that a full three people in my life - people I've been present with for so much - couldn't be bothered to show a modicum of care when I had hard news of my own.
I'm used to people wanting something from me, and needing to put up strong defenses against exploitation. Knowing people care is a gift. ❤️
@MLClark @CJLavoie @CinnamonGirlE
We care. ❤️