Hi, I just wanted to say that when I did my first 40 day fast last November, I had some pitfalls. But I had so many DRAMATICAL things. You are so right It wa AMAZING at how strong I became when I was in a weak state. No food and going one on one with my emotions (face to face) That was no joke! Since my body did not have to utilize it’s energy to break down food, It started working toward my mental faculty instead. I had an increased sense of self and others.