Fasting (and feasting)

"Fast from judging others; 
Feast on Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from apparent darkness; 
Feast on the reality of Light.
Fast from discontent;
Feast on gratitude.
Fast from complaining; 
Feast on appreciation.
Fast from words that pollute; 
Feast on phrases that purify.
Fast from gossip.
Feast on purposeful silence.
Fast from anger; 
Feast on patience.
Fast from bitterness; 
Feast on forgiveness.
Fast from problems that overwhelm; 
Feast on prayer that sustains.
Fast from worry;
Feast on faith.
Fast from anxiety; 
Feast on hope.
Fast from self concern;
Feast on compassion.
Fast from yourself; 
Feast on a silent heart."
- William Arthur Ward