Fasting and other stuff

Hello friends,
I also am engaging the fast (sort of). I keep reminding myself that it is not what I'm NOT doing that is of most importance, it is what I AM doing.
I was at the Willow Creek arts conference last week and attended breakouts that had to do with developing/nourishing the soul. One of the things said that caught my attention was that the reason most western Christians don't get fasting is because we don't fully comprehend the interconnection of the soul and physical body. We are "embodied" souls. I've been mulling that over and have read several Psalms in a new light - especially Psalm 63 -my soul thirsts for You, my body longs for You in a dry weary land... You satisfy me with the richest of foods. hmm, I think David got it - he certainly understood soul hunger. I can't say I've ever allowed my physical hunger to be a reflection of my soul's longing to be in His presence.
Summer break has been a blur thus far for me. First we were off to Tulsa OK for my nephew's wedding. Then I did phase 2 of Christ Life, then the Arts conference last week. I'm ready to slow down!! The boys are having a great summer: swimming pool, friends in the neighborhood playing flashlight tag at night, sports. Ben is getting more and more independent. He is planning to do some detasseling. Bruce and I need a weekend away this summer sometime! We lost our alone time in the evenings and we really miss it.
Wishing you all a great summer!
Gina