Third eye drops are intended for open-minded adults.

Now administering third eye drops. And we are here and we're happy to be.

Yes, I just referred to myself using the royal we.

I apparently instantly promoted myself to the rank of royalty roughly five seconds after hitting the record button

probably says fantastic things about the size of my ego. But in reality my

existence is about to become more monk than monarch because I am going to

attempt a three-day fast starting this evening. It is way more intense than anything I've ever tried before. I've really

only ever done 24 hours. I'm sure there are some of you out there listening to

whom that doesn't sound like that big of a deal but to me it's

pretty goddamn intimidating and anxiety-inducing it kind of feels like I'm walking

the plank or like I'm on the precipice of really more of a mental game. I'm sure it will be somewhat physically rigorous, but I know myself

well enough to know that these are the feelings I often get when I approach something new and intimidating.

So I fully plan to forge ahead and stick to it.

And really what it boils down to

is this is an exercise in stoicism, mindfully exposing yourself to temporary

discomfort in order to strengthen your will, your fortitude, your grip on reality. And there's actually a great quote, I believe, from the

Stoic philosopher Seneca, if I'm not mistaken. Actually, this is not going to be a direct quote.

But the sentiment was that every once in a while,

we should do precisely what I just mentioned.

Deprive ourselves by dressing simply, eating very little, by giving yourself no extra

comfort or luxury, all the while contemplating,

is this truly as awful as I feared it would be?

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