Day 3 of 19-Day Bahi'a Fast
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Day 3 of Baha'i Fast
The index for all 19 days is at Baha'i Fast.
This evening (March 4, 2008) concludes the third day of the Bahai' fast. Again, it hasn't been that difficult this year. I've been dealing with the hunger in a new way. Eckhart Tolle says that when you bring yourself into the now and stop your mind from thinking, you awaken your higher consciousness. This is extremely hard to do. However, I've found that hunger is a great thing to focus on and it brings me into the now.
Here is a quotation from the Baha'i Writings that a focused on today.
O SON OF BEING! Busy not thyself with this world, for with fire We test the gold and with gold We test Our servants.
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Sandra,
Tri able? now that is wonderful! i love this quote.
The quotation is great.I suppose the quotes for each day keeps you going thru this month.
Abhinaya,
Yes, they do help me through. As I said, I am having a surprisingly easy time of it this year. There have been times when it was extremely difficult.
Jonathan
Your heart is in the right place.
Laurie B.
Laurie,
As is your heart. Always nice to see you drop by.
Happy day 3 vrec--hey, there's the Bahai temple I visited:-) Think I bought a book with some of the writings of your prophet in it when I was there. Very interesting. Seem to remember great emphasis on the unity of humankind and equality of women--can't argue with that Imust say:-)
Robie,
I thought of you when I decided to use this picture for day 3. Thanks for coming by. It's about 2:44 and I'm starting to get what I call the Fast Buzz. Now, that's putting a nice spin on hunger and low blood sugar:-). It's quite tolerable and it's a gentle reminder of what these days are about. Thanks for coming by!!
Jonathan
these HUBs are amazing Jonathan. It has become something to look forward too.
Thanks DJ,
In years where the fast has been difficult for me and I was unable really function by the afternoon, I would watch movies until sunset. That sounds like another hub to me. "Top Ten Movies To Watch To Divert You From Hunger."
Cheers
I finally got what a dig is, I got a dig. OxyMan5000, just incase you need some music for your fasthing pleasure, check out The Dead Hollies.
Sandra,
I digg it!!!
And yes, music does help during the Fasting period.
I see you are very active in all the God forum discussions. That's great!!
Hot hub, Jonathan-literally! I admire and salute your spirituality.
Thanks Joe for stopping by. Spirituality is important, but so is humor. I'm wondering from where will emerge a hubbing phenomenon that can match the rockingjoe greatest looking hubber contest.
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sandra rinck says:
2 years ago
remarkable parabell- I am going to meditate on that. I know what it means but can't say say it. It's more like a tri-abell.