Fast from judging others;

Feast on seeing the best in people.

Fast from emphasis on differences;

Feast on the unity of life.

Fast from despair;

Feast on hope.

Fast from thoughts of illness;

Feast on the healing power of God.

Fast from words that destroy;

Feast on phrases that are encouraging.

Fast from discontent;

Feast on gratitude.

Fast from anger;

Feast on patience.

Fast from being negative;

Feast on being positive.

Fast from worry;

Feast on trust.

Fast from complaining;

Feast on appreciation.

Fast from hostility;

Feast on peacemaking.

Fast from bitterness;

Feast on forgiveness.

Fast from constant activity;

Feast on slowing down.

Fast from disrespect;

Feast on recognizing the sacred in all life.

Fast from self-concern;

Feast on compassion for others.

~Author Unknown~
Submitted by: Harry Updegraff, Jr.