Fasting at the 40th hour
There were 40 hours from burial to resurrection, and also in the modern working week. But it will be far longer until I feel revived or feel like our work is done.
I started my water-only fast 40 hours ago, and from starting this blog to finishing it, my mood has shifted from content to jittery. Jittery from stomach sensations. I was warned it wouldn't be easy (though it seems easier than I'd prepared myself for). Yesterday, at the end of my first day fasting, I was having serious doubts about the whole project - couldn't even pull myself together to blog.
A group of journalism students in Aarhus started expressing interest in the fast, without my trying to engage them at all - I was just interested in borrowing a video camera. One student has been great with filming. And others look promising. It tells me that I haven't been doing enough work to date - to let the relevant outlets know about the fast. There are probably many more I should find. Their engagement and willingness to film or interview confirms to me that CJF can contribute much to the movement. From spiritual leaders to factory employees, the requirements are the same. We need to sacrifice, and work for it. And more than 40 hours if we can.
