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The Food We Eat

How to get a handle on our diet
Take in only what our body needs
How to quell the stomach's gurgle riot
And do this all with efficiency and speed
Our preparations needn't be gourmet
Simple and plain has its own appeal
It can be hard with such a vast array
But essential to help our body to self-heal
Overeating's another common trait
Out of touch when the tank is crammed
Always stuffing it in seals our fate
Our energy and vitality becoming slammed
The food we eat can be our friend or foe
Make us ill or vibrantly to grow

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Our Ascending Star

Build an impenetrable wall of integrity
A force-field where the carnal may not pass
Starving the core of all of one's self-pity
An inner sanctum untouched by the vain and crass
This circle of oneness becomes a womb of light
Where each developing soul may gain her wings
Integrity is always striving to do what's right
A heart of love is the source from whence it springs
This higher way is inherent within our soul
But ignorance will always limit what comes through
The character of our ideals makes us whole
A momentum of virtue will slowly then accrue
When integrity becomes the foundation of who we are
It adds a brilliance to our ascending star

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Fasting

Abstaining from food
This most dearest thing
Done throughout history
So what does it bring?

Sacrifice comfort
At least at the start
Cleanses the system
Good health to impart

Your body needs rest
Besides each night’s sleep
Your organs work hard
Good health wont come cheap

No food in the mouth
The stomach can rest
The first time you try
Temptations will test

Your appetite wanes
Hold firm to the task
Our benefits gained
All worth it you ask?

Our desire for food
A most basic urge
The root to healing
Gluttony to purge

Toxins are reduced
Your cloudy mind clears
Concentrate focus
Better than in years

Neglect and abuse
Our parents don’t know
They were doing what
Their parents did so

Cleansing the system
Brings forth a rebirth
Not to mention
A much trimmer girth

For light is the “food”
Of spiritual vision
The body is helped
By your decision

Whenever the belly
Becomes greedy for food
Not indulging it
Improves your attitude

But fasting is more
Than abstaining from food
Skip the tube or sweets
A welcome interlude

No spending or talk
No radio blare
You decide how long
But with no fanfare

The way to improve
And focus energy
Make conscious changes
Fast, to some degree

A fast from a habit
Or food of your choice
Opens up vistas
Your soul does rejoice

Break from the mundane
Expands inner sight
God’s your sustenance
A truth that’s not trite

Because excessive desire
Burdens the soul
This Bird of Paradise
Its freedom your goal

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