Fasting: When the body decides to meditate
Just as meditation helps us clear our minds of thoughts, fasting is a way we empty our bodies of food and experience a new receptivity. By Moris Beracha In our Western culture fasting is not usually readily accepted unless it is linked to a religious custom in which it becomes a periodic obligation. At the same time, in a world where human beings make an effort to eat better and consume the correct daily calories, stopping eating is not the most regular or recommended habit by specialists. In fact, there is a certain taboo when it comes to undertake it. In fact, fasting has been practiced by many cultures and religions since ancient times. The reason for this practice varies depending on the ritual or goal pursued; however it is always seen as purification or cleansing. But what is fasting for? For centuries, the ascetics and mystics have defined the time of fasting since the first light of day appears and continues until the sunset. For these experts, fasting is the