The fast is a very personal and spiritual thing, and it is not done out of recklessness. It's not done out of a desire to destroy yourself, but it is done out of a deep conviction that we can communicate with people, either those that are for us or against us, faster and more effectively spiritually than any other way.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fasting is a spiritual tool to communicate convictions more effectively.
- In plain terms
- Fasting is spiritual communication, not self-destruction.
- What can you take from it?
- Use fasting to deepen spiritual communication.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What spiritual practices deepen your conviction?
- How do you communicate your beliefs?
Another view
Fasting may not be suitable or effective for everyone.
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