Commune with Jeff Krasno
277. Commusings: The Physical and Spiritual Dimensions of Fasting
March 22, 2022 · 25 min
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Fasting connects ancient spiritual practice to modern cell biology in ways that reframe both.
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In this episode
- How fasting functions at the level of cells and mitochondria
- Why major world religions built fasting into their core practices
- The overlap between physiological science and spiritual intelligence
- A framework for thinking about consumption, restraint, and inner life
About this episode
What do Jesus, Muhammad and the Buddha have in common? All three went on extended spiritual journeys, and as part of these inward quests they all suspended their consumption of food. This musings delves into the detailed physiology of fasting, but even in the depths of the science, there's always an appreciation that in describing the minutiae of the mitochondria we are also appreciating the universe’s cosmic intelligence. Commusings is our format where we take a moment to think deeply on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno or sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommune.com.
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