Monsignor Pope Ping!
Hits it right on the nail.
Importantly, fasting may also bring about an impressive immune system revitalization.
https://news.usc.edu/63669/fasting-triggers-stem-cell-regeneration-of-damaged-old-immune-system/
“...a study in the June 5 issue of the Cell Stem Cell shows that cycles of prolonged fasting not only protect against immune system damage — a major side effect of chemotherapy — but also induce immune system regeneration, shifting stem cells from a dormant state to a state of self-renewal.
“When you starve, the system tries to save energy, and one of the things it can do to save energy is to recycle a lot of the immune cells that are not needed, especially those that may be damaged,” Longo said. “What we started noticing in both our human work and animal work is that the white blood cell count goes down with prolonged fasting. Then when you re-feed, the blood cells come back.”
So in addition to healing the spirit, as a bonus, fasting helps heal the body.
Thank you for that addition to this important thread topic ... Ditto
This is a topic I have been wrestling with. I understand how important it is and why... but easier said than done.
Funny thing... I was discussing this when the thread was started...