A Different Kind of Fast

<p><b>Clarify your true hungers--and nourish your soul.</b></p><p>Fasting is not just the physical practice of giving up food. Fasting can also be a way to combat our culture of endless distractions and busyness. Fasting is an act of letting go of making more internal space to listen to the sacred whispers of our lives. Join Christine Valters Paintner online abbess of Abbey of the Arts on a spiritual journey through seven different kinds of fasts including fasting from control from our attachments from our grasping and more. When we practice these fasts we can discover unexpected spiritual gifts as well as answers to deeper questions leading us to ask: What is my true hunger?</p><p>Perfect for Lent or any period when a deeper intention to clarify your true hunger is needed <i>A Different Kind of Fast</i> helps us enter our hearts stripping away old patterns and habits. Featuring striking woodcuts from artist Kreg Yingst the book draws on the wisdom of the desert elders Paintner offers practical contemplative practices like lectio divina breath prayer visio divina meditation with desert wisdom contemplative walks and creative rituals. As we fast from rushing planning being strong holding it all together seeking certainty and control we can softly reorient ourselves toward that which nourishes and fulfills us for the reflective Lenten season and beyond.</p>