Making the commitment to do a 21 day cleanse is a big decision. Now that we are in the throes of full cleansing, it's healthy to take time to reflect on how it is affecting you. What do you miss most? What do you notice has changed about yourself? Many times the cleansing that we experience begins physically and extends into other parts of your life. Are you happier? More focused? Do you feel refreshed? Lighter? Are you nicer to those around you? More patient?
In Dr. Junger's book he talks about the difference between humans and all other animals:
"No other animal eats every other living species on the planet. No wild animal eats for fun or out of sadness. No other mammals continue to drink milk after they stop breastfeeding. No animal in the wild is obese, and diseases are rare, mostly a result of exposure to our chemical poisoning of the planet."
When we are able to live eat in a way that is more in tune with our bodies necessities, rather than our desires, we find enduring joy. It is undeniable that we are animals who are connected to nature. When we veer too far away from our natural instincts and mask them with sugar, alcohol, caffeine and processed food, we are not able to listen to the quiet messages that our bodies are trying to send to us. Many times when we eat we are not even truly hungry. In an odd way, it's nice to hear my stomach rumbling when I am hungry because I haven't heard that noise in such a long time!
Another interesting quote from Dr. Junger is when he defines real health from a Tibetan Buddhist point of view:
"...real health, durable and joyous, comes from detoxification, removal of the poisons by wisdom, insight into the true nature of reality, the experience of the self being one with the universe, filled with energy and bliss, not needing to be greedy, not fearing or hating anyone, but being joyfully compassionate to all..."
When you are able to think clearly and get in touch with your true nature, you find the energy and bliss mentioned above. Take time to reflect and journal during this time. Write down how you are feeling physically and mentally. Maybe these journal entries will serve as encouragement to do the cleanse again! Okay, I know, let's not talk about the next time just yet - let's get through this one first.
As hard as the cleanse has been for me, I have to say thank you Adrian for offering this! Without the Sargasso meals and support of 89 other people plus the website and book, I don't think I would have been able to change the way I, and now my family eats. Yes, I am trying to incorporate new healthy foods for my family without losing taste or nutrition. It is small steps, but I'm making them in the right direction. I never realized how many addictions I have. I've turned the corner on my caffeine, and now I'm struggling with sugar. I'll get there. Thank you for putting me on the right path!
ReplyDeleteEileen I am so happy to hear that! Hooray! You are so incredibly welcome. Thank you for being a part of the cleanse. It is the entire group that allows this positive movement.
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