5 alternative ways to fast for Lent

If the thought of going without food sends waves of chills through your body consider some other options to soothe your mind and spirit. We are in the middle of the Lenten season and if you are spiritual(or not) fasting is great way to manifest some good in your life.  Here are five  ways to fast that are different and can clear the way to more abundance.  Take a deep breath and let go!
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1)Daniel fast: Based on Daniel in the Bible who ate no "royal food" instead choosing to eat fruit vegetables and water, primarily a plant based diet for a period of time.
2) Fast from speaking(meditation). According to Dr. Leon Masters founder of the University of Metaphysics describes meditation as a great way to release negative thoughts and begin to to cultivate positive experiences in life. Meditation is fasting from speech and it is cost effective, has no real time restrictions and the benefits are amazing.You can begin by devoting just a few minutes each day to meditation.
3) Fast from doing certain activities like shopping, excessive spending, sex, alcohol or speech. If you choose to fast from excess spending or eating consider donating the money you would have spent to a charity or food bank in our local area. I received a text that requested individuals to place an article of clothing in a bag each day of Lent and at the end of the forty days give it to an organization that serves those in need.  Make room for prosperity by giving.
4) Fast from negative thoughts. Think POSITIVE! Charles Fillmore of the Unity Movement wrote in the book Keep A True Lent: If we would "lose the bands of wickedness" we must learn to fast from all unworthy thought and feast on the good and the true. To observe Lent according to the spirit rather than the letter we must fast from criticism and condemnation and feast in brotherly love; fast from false beliefs in sickness and weakness and feast on the truth of God's omnipresent, perfect life; fast from false beliefs in lack and limitation and feast on the truth of God's bountiful good will. After the release of any negative thoughts sow positive thoughts of peace and love and prosperity.
5) Fast from social media. This can be a huge one! It is crazy that so many people are addicted to social media according to one source this addiction can be as "habit-forming as cocaine". Is this you? See how long you can go without a visit to Facebook...perhaps you need to fast.  How much time do you spend checking your electronic devices?  Is there a fear you might "miss" something?

Notice any fears and/or anxiety that may arise as you consider the "giving up" of anything.  There is no lack and or limitation anywhere.  Releasing in a great way to achieve rewards in return.

Note to self:  If you were not doing it you cannot fast from it...make it count. ijs

Peace out...