The last time (I wrote this text on the 15th of December, 2024), I heard about myself that I was a guru in terms of intermittent fasting.
When exactly did I hear that I was a guru regarding intermittent fasting? It happened during my employer’s Christmas party three days ago, on the 12th of December. Two colleagues from my work told me that. What did I reply? In general, I was surprised and confused. I replied that I was not a guru in any sense. Also, I told them I was a practitioner of intermittent fasting. The truth is that I’ve been practicing intermittent fasting since Christmas 2020 (since that time, I have not eaten earlier than 7 p.m. and have focused on eating meat, eggs, nuts, and vegetables). Moreover, since July 2024, I’ve been practicing intermittent dry fasting (I do not eat and drink until 7 p.m. – I do not drink anything, including water and coffee).
In general, I provided my colleagues with descriptions of my experiences regarding intermittent fasting.
I was not doing it for the first time. That’s why, perhaps, they called me a guru for them. Still, I do not like this kind of nomenclature. I’ve never felt and hope to never consider myself a guru in any case, whether it would be street photography, intermittent fasting, exposing my body to cold, or rucking. I reject such a kind of authority. The truth is that I do not aim to become anyone’s mentor. I can share my experiences with the topics mentioned above, but I want to reiterate that I am not a guru.
Nevertheless, I am not an educated human who can tell others what they should do.
Instead, I aim to inspire others and let them experience on their own without having a sort of teacher or mentor. Undoubtedly, I encourage many people to try to expose their bodies to pain or discomfort (whether it would be exposing the body to cold, fasting, or rucking [walking with a heavy rucksack]). I can give some hints, but the truth is that I encourage you to practice by yourself. I want to highlight the importance of self-exploration in health and wellness. It’s through trying and experiencing that we truly learn and grow.
