Life Day 1

I am feeling out the direction of this blog now that the fast is over. I intend to make content that is worthy of everyone’s time including my own. Right now I am thinking it will become a place for essays, poetry and my creative writing that is short form. They may not be as direct or as sermon-like as the past month, but I hope to find a general cohesion to my voice and style as we go along.

I am so very grateful for the people along this 40 day journey. As much as I have experienced and gone through, the people here at Earth & Soul have supported me every step of the way. I had been told to make leaps of faith by Spirit many times. I have been asked to trust in others; that I will be caught. Those here have indeed caught me and wrapped me in a ball of expansive love. It is a community of healers, explorers, and comedians at times. There is a love for life and rambunctiousness that makes the soul say “ahhhhh, that’s the spot.” If you are in the local Tulsa/ Sand Springs area, I would give them a look for all of your metaphysical and spiritual needs. They are non-denominational and honor all walks of life. If you have questions, they have answers or directions to someone who does.

I have my sights set on organizing my life and discovering more of what my offering is to the world. I hope to interact with all of you more as this unfolds, and I feel that there is something brewing in the Universe’s stew pot. I have a hard time saying “no” to soup (especially while I am in recovery mode) and will be more than willing to share when it gets ladeled out. In the mean time, organize, organize,organize. I want to hit the ground running when my feet touch land.

All the Love,

Ryan Orion

Fasting Recovery Notes:

Perhaps not the wisest, but I ate a mixture of fruit, simple crackers, simple chips raw vegetables, raw nuts, and hummus. I started with the fruit and nuts for the first meal and added a little bit more flavor as I went. I almost definitely over-ate, but in general was listening to my body’s signs for food. I was surprised by how much I actually wanted to eat. I thought it would be a little here and there. It has been a reminder of one of the lessons of the fast, pacing. I feel better than I did yesterday morning waking up, so I feel that is a step in the right direction. I intend to rest as much as I can and enjoy life’s bounties over the coming days. I will be with family and intend to sleep, eat, and relax as I find my footing.

I cannot describe the amount of gratitude and awe I felt at that first bite of food. We walk through a land of small marvels, and our nutrition is one of them. That strawberry and I left this realm for a moment.

Side note: Food is psychedelic. Last night after eating I was having intense visions, dreams, audio and meditation. I thought the food would be distracting for my prayer and spiritual practice, but boy was I wrong. Our food is a drug/medicine. I am excited to what more I learn from it as I reintegrate back into regular life.