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The gut is more than a digestive organ. In Daoist medicine, it is a seat of command—a place where decisions are made on a cellular and spiritual level. A healthy gut sends clear messages to the rest of the body; a distressed gut confuses the whole system.In just 14 days, we will enter a period of deep rest for the gut—twenty-one days without the work of breaking down food. For some, this can feel like freedom. For others, the first few days can be challenging as the body shifts gears. How you prepare now will determine which path you walk.The simplest preparation is also the most powerful:Eat clean, fiber-rich foods—vegetables, greens, whole fruits. Drink enough water to keep your digestion smooth and your cells hydrated. Add gentle herbs if they suit your body: mint, fennel, ginger. This is not about restriction. It’s about giving your gut the best conditions before you ask it to rest.Think of it as tidying a room before leaving it in stillness. When you return, everything is in order. The fast itself will not be a struggle—it will be a release.In the days ahead: Every meal is an act of preparation. Every sip of water is a gift to your future self.A clean gut = an easier fast. And an easier fast opens the door to deeper healing.“When the center is calm, the whole house is at peace.” We begin together soon. Prepare with love.

Day 14 — Preparing the Gut for Fasting

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August 8, 2025Fifteen days. It sounds like a countdown to something hard — but in truth, it’s a countdown to freedom.On August 23rd, we step into the fast together. Not as a test of willpower, but as a way of returning to the body’s original rhythm — the one that existed before sugar, before schedules, before the noise.These next two weeks are not just waiting time. They’re preparation time. Every fast begins before the first missed meal. The body and the mind both need a gentle, intentional winding down.&nbsp; What to Do in These 15 Days 1. Lighten the load. Start reducing processed foods, sugars, and heavy oils now. It’s like clearing the trail before the hike — the climb will be smoother.2. Hydrate like it’s your job. Pure water is the quiet teacher of fasting. Get in the habit before the fast begins.3. Adjust your mind. A fast isn’t starvation. It’s a chosen emptiness — a sacred pause that lets the body repair and the spirit listen.4. Rest more. Your body will do deep work during the fast. Give it extra sleep now, so you don’t enter depleted.&nbsp; Why We Count Down Fasting is not just the act of not eating — it is the art of arriving empty. The countdown gives the mind time to drop its fear, the body time to trust, and the spirit time to lean forward into the unknown.Fifteen days from now, we will not begin with force. We will begin with readiness.&nbsp; Join the livestream on August 23rd as we step into the fast together. 📺 Watch live on YouTube:&nbsp; 💬 Join the Telegram field:"You are not depriving yourself. You are meeting yourself."

15 Days to the Start of Fasting

Published: August 3, 2025When the world grows too loud and the body too heavy, there is one ancient remedy that remains undefeated: emptiness.This month, author and spiritual teacher Laing Z. Matthews invites you to step out of the noise and into a sacred rhythm with the 21-Day Online Fasting Camp—a guided spiritual reset for your body, breath, and soul.🌱 Why Fast Now?Fasting isn’t just about weight loss. It’s about remembering what the body was designed to do. In a culture obsessed with constant eating and stimulation, fasting becomes a radical act of restoration.This 21-day experience begins on August 23, timed not with trends, but with rhythm—a shift in season, a breath before autumn, a sacred pause before the next cycle begins.You’ll be guided daily with:Live teachings from Laing Z. Matthews Passages from the acclaimed Fasting Against book series Meditative practices to reconnect you with your breath, stillness, and lightWhether you’re dealing with chronic fatigue, emotional heaviness, or spiritual fog—this camp offers something no pill can: space to heal.💡 How to PrepareSlow the eating down now. Begin by removing snacking, processed sugar, and constant stimulation. Eat simply. Begin morning breath practice. Even 3 minutes of quiet in bed upon waking begins the energetic shift. Create a sacred corner. A candle, a notebook, your intention. This becomes your daily altar. Bookmark the livestream. All sessions will be hosted on [YouTube Channel Link]. Join live or replay. Join the field. [Telegram group link here]✨ This Is Not a Diet. It’s a Rite.You don’t need another challenge. You need a return.This 21-day fast is not about starvation. It’s about remembrance—of your rhythm, your strength, your silence. It’s not about denial, but about dignity. The dignity of emptiness, when held with reverence.You are not too late.You are right on time.Camp begins August 23.Join us. Fast with soul. Heal with rhythm.→ Join the FastLet me know if you’d like the next post titled:“Meet Laing Z. Matthews: A Spiritual Teacher on line and&nbsp; in Canada Transforming Lives Through Fasting and Healing” We’ll keep the rhythm going.

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Day 14 — Preparing the Gut for Fasting

15 Days to the Start of Fasting

The Ultimate Detox: Preparing for Laing Z. Matthews’ 21-D...