We made it! Congratulations everyone. We have completed the official 21 days of the February Cleanse! It's now up to you how you'd like to finish this last week of February. 

Personally, I'm beginning to reintroduce some of the foods that I have missed. I had my first cup of coffee (actually two!) yesterday while brunching with an old friend. It was delicious and made me a bit crazy but worth every sip. I was hoping that going off coffee for 3 weeks would resolve my sketchy sleep pattern. But I'm still not sleeping. So I will continue to enjoy my occasional dark roast and complain about hot flashes and fitful nights to my menopausal friends.

One way to approach this week is to consider it as "savasana", the time we take in relaxation after yoga class to integrate the effects of our practice. Continue being mindful and aware and notice how you feel in your body, heart, and mind as you reintroduce each food group. 

This cleanse has also slowed us down. We've had to be more discerning about our meals. And we've had to be organized and thoughtful. Watch that you don't gulp your way back into old patterns. I don't know how many times I've heard of people getting speeding tickets while driving home after a meditation retreat!

Take this week to think about your intention for the cleanse. What was helpful in supporting your intention? What wasn't? 

I am really looking forward to our final meeting on Friday morning. I expect we will have a short practice which will give ourselves time to chat and eat breakfast afterwards.

Please let me know if you have any food allergies or restrictions apart from the items that we were restricted from having during the cleanse. And also, please bring a plate, fork, spoon, and knife. 

Enjoy this sunny day.