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Fasting 01: To Offer Ourselves to God

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The Impact of Primitive Needs in a Monastic Setting

Living in a monastic setting makes one highly aware of primitive needs. The absence of traditional outlets for satisfaction leads to a regression and heightened awareness of basic cravings. This regression creates an opportunity for spiritual direction and finding a place for prayer and a deeper spiritual life. The experience of regression and increased irritability during fasting aligns with the insight from the quoted passage.

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