The Fast Life

Hello Curious One,

First, let’s get this out of the way. We like to consider ourselves more ‘spiritual’ than ‘religious’. We’re more focused on prayer and our relationship with God, our source, than how many times a week one goes to church (or their preferred place of worship). However, there are biblical principals that we align with, which brought us to the Daniel Fast in 2017. After our first experience, four years ago, we’ve dedicated 21-days each January to this fast.

So, what is it?

According to Cooking Light:

The Daniel Fast is based on the prophet Daniel’s spiritual and dietary experiences in the biblical book of his namesake. Two references in particular lay the foundation for the diet:

• “Please test your servants for ten days, and let them give us vegetables [pulses] to eat and water to drink.” Daniel 1:12

• “In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.” Daniel 10:12-13

Daniel himself experienced a renewed sense of vigor and strength after following a plant-based diet for three weeks, and a modern diet plan was created based on achieving his results of greater spiritual, mental, and physical health.

While only vegetables and water are listed in the scripture, the word “pulse” in the King James Bible is defined as “bean or seed grown for food,” allowing for fruits, whole grains, and other plant-based foods to be included in the diet plan.

Why do we do it?

There is power in voluntary discomfort, it pushes you beyond your limiting beliefs and gifts you with a fresh perspective. Although initially uncomfortable, the physical benefits, mental clarity, spiritual cleansing and overall energy shift have proven to shape our year for the better. Additionally, in tandem with this fast, we limit social media usage, read one book dedicated to personal growth and development, set intentions, journal, pray, meditate and move (exercise).

This year, we’ll be journaling our experience via the With/Creators Instagram channel. If you want to join this journey, send us a note and we’ll share our Daniel Fast starter kit with a few recipes, food list and access to our Daniel Fast group chat.

Please note that space is limited.

With love and intention,

Jennifer Pauline