Let's get started learning about some of the basic benefits of fasting in this new series with our first installment, Spiritual Benefits of Fasting.
Fasting has a long tradition in many religions as a way to worship.
I've personally never been part of a religion or spiritual practice that specifically focused on fasting, although many within the community may have done it. However, millions, probably billions around the globe fast for spiritual reasons.
And it totally makes sense now that I know what I know about fasting and how it makes my mind so much more clear. I can imagine when practicing reflection how powerful fasting can be to help you get more in touch with your higher purpose.
I've personally never been part of a religion or spiritual practice that specifically focused on fasting, although many within the community may have done it. However, millions, probably billions around the globe fast for spiritual reasons.
And it totally makes sense now that I know what I know about fasting and how it makes my mind so much more clear. I can imagine when practicing reflection how powerful fasting can be to help you get more in touch with your higher purpose.
Some main benefits of fasting for spiritual reasons are:
- fasting releases your body from the task of digestion and gives your body time and energy to focus your mind more on contemplative action
- fasting instills discipline over your life and desires
- fasting can strengthen your resolve when integrated with prayer or meditation
- fasting can remind of us our human frailty and remind us that we need something more than just the material things in our lives
Have you ever fasted for spiritual reasons? If so, what is your favorite part? Do you think learning more about fasting in general could help your spiritual fasting be more successful?
Check out some of the other articles in my series on fasting:
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