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| The thing whose temptation I denied today. |
Just some bubbles in my water--that's all I want.
Today saw some strong emotional and physical reactions to the challenge. People debated whether these reactions were actually physical or mostly psychological, but I think the point is moot: when you are living below the line, the demarcation between what is of the body and what is of the mind is of no matter. You just want the comfort and the convenience you are used to.
And some people were starting to get the first sense of this, of deprivation, perhaps of their lives today. They also learned that this deprivation does not just stem from supplies of food, but time commitments, proper planning, decision-making, self-responsibility and getting used to the monotony of subsisting on staple foods almost entirely. It is a challenge. And it can be a steep learning curve.
Even when what you are deprived of is something as trivial as bubbles in your water, it can seem like a lot.
Good luck with Days Four and Five! We will have a special presentation during lunch tomorrow.
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