Periagoge
Scenario

Why breaking a long fast can feel like returning to life

I broke my seven day water fast this morning with a single grape and cried because it tasted like everything beautiful I had forgotten existed while I was chasing some idea of purity.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Extended denial of simple pleasures reveals how much aliveness gets sacrificed in the pursuit of transcendent ideals.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Fasting and time — the reset?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.