還記得陳執行長第一次對我提起「斷食」的那一刻，那是某個夜晚，在我講完一堂益生菌課程之後。當時我的第一個反應是：「斷食？那可太難了吧！」然而將近二十年過去，如今若有人在網路上搜尋「斷食教練」，或許很快就會看見我的名字。

斷食在大眾心中依舊代表「困難」，而教育斷食更是一份幾乎無人願意承擔的工作。我卻選擇挑起這個責任，也在實踐過程中一次又一次超越自己對身體的領悟。

老實說，我幾乎忘了自己是如何一步步走過來的。但我很確定一件事：從未有一秒鐘想過要放棄。

好奇的人會問：「為什麼要推廣斷食？」我的回答是：「因為斷食是人類對身體全然信任的唯一渠道。」若他們進一步追問：「為什麼要信任身體？」我會說：「因為當你真正領悟到身體無所不能時，你才真正把健康掌握在自己手上。」

最好的醫生就在我們身上，這個道理僅靠言語難以傳授，唯有透過親自驗證，才能打開與身體的頻道。誰願意驗證？往往是那些具備強烈動機的人。

因此，理解動機與引導動機，成為推動斷食教育中最重要的環節。回顧過往太多失敗的案例，幾乎都源自於錯誤的動機。

 

誰適合斷食？

 

常有人問我：「是不是人人都適合斷食？」我的答案是：「是，也不是。」

從身體立場來說，每個人都需要斷食。因為身體需要休耕，需要一段時間來清除毒素與廢物。然而，不同人累積的障礙程度不一，尤其是食物、藥物與添加物的囤積。

長期大量服藥的人，雖然更需要斷食，但卻最難執行，因為藥物戒斷的反應多變難測，往往讓人難以承受。除非當事人動機明確，且意志堅定，並清楚知道自己該面對的挑戰，否則不建議他們貿然嘗試。

真正深入斷食的人，往往是那些已經意識到自己長期荼毒身體，並相信「身體不處理食物就處理廢物」的人。

 

行中悟

 

成為「斷食教練」的過程裡，我的身教永遠是最真實的教材。所有的理論都只是附帶，真正的理解必須「行中悟」，所有的風景必須親自看見。

斷食是現代人必修的學分，卻與大環境背道而馳，因此需要一個量身打造的氛圍與場域，讓身體有機會說話。熟悉這樣環境的人，才能真正領悟身體之道。

決定斷食，也許起心於大腦，但真正的動機往往來自身體。當從身體視角出發，我們會被帶進一個不可思議的世界，最後臣服於身體，並對醫療體制心生失望。

斷食的過程很特別：眼睛渴望食物，大腦逐漸沉寂，而身體則回歸平靜。與周遭的慾望紛擾相比，每位斷食者都會形容這是一趟「旅程」，仿佛短暫前往天堂，待斷食結束，又再度回到人間。

 

天堂旅遊

 

短期斷食或許可以一人完成，但畢竟沒有人會喜歡孤身旅行，尤其是這段陌生的旅程。結伴同行，彼此激勵，分享心得，才能讓初學者走得更穩。這也是為什麼我建議新手隨團練習，有教練與學長陪伴，會讓這段體驗更深刻。

從天堂的高度俯瞰人間，人會深刻體察身體的需求，既感到慶幸，也覺得夢幻。那一刻，為何人類病痛纏身，便一清二楚。

因此，我們每年舉辦兩梯次，邀請願意與身體重新相處的人，一同前往「天堂旅遊」。這段為期三週的旅程，讓參與者共同見證身體被長年荼毒的程度。

隨著參與者逐漸增加，這股力量也逐漸聚集成影響力，讓更多人明白：斷食既不是毒蛇，也不是猛獸。

 

傳承

 

參與「天堂旅遊」不只是為了自己，更是為了團體；不只是身教，更是傳承。它的意義在於喚醒人類的覺醒，有志之士必然會陸續加入。

當基礎工程建構完成，更多人會到位。斷食教育的章程早已備妥，這是一項以教育為根基的志業，也是人類必將珍惜的寶貴經驗。

我們有責任將這份經驗傳承給下一代，人類進化的極致展現，必須善加運用，不能讓大自然對人類的反撲持續擴大，甚至波及子孫。

回顧我二十年的歷程，這是一段關於人性的紀錄，也是進化的紀錄；最重要的，它同時記錄著人類的自私與自大、反省與懺悔。

 

（上與天應，下與地和；內合於心，外成於形；宇宙無涯，靈魂自照。）

 

Traveling to Heaven

I still remember the very first time President Chen mentioned “fasting” to me. It was one evening, right after I had finished giving a lecture on probiotics. My immediate reaction was: “Fasting? That must be way too difficult!” Nearly twenty years have passed since then, and now, if someone searches online for “fasting coach,” my name might appear rather quickly.

For most people, fasting still carries the impression of being “difficult.” To teach fasting is an even lonelier task—almost no one dares to take it on. Yet I chose to shoulder this responsibility, and in the process, I repeatedly surpassed my own understanding of the body.

To be honest, I have almost forgotten how I managed to get through it step by step. But one thing I know for certain: not once, not even for a second, did I ever think of giving up.

Curious people often ask: “Why promote fasting?” My answer is: “Because fasting is the only pathway through which we can fully trust our body.” If they continue to ask, “Why should we trust the body?” I would say: “Because only when you realize that the body is capable of everything, can you truly hold your health in your own hands.”

The best doctor already lives within us. This truth cannot be taught by words alone; it must be experienced firsthand. But who is willing to try? More often than not, only those who carry a strong sense of motivation.

Thus, understanding motivation—and guiding it—becomes the most crucial element in fasting education. Looking back, so many failed cases can almost always be traced to one thing: the wrong motivation.
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Who Is Fasting For?

People often ask me: “Is fasting suitable for everyone?” My answer is: “Yes, and no.”

From the body’s standpoint, everyone needs fasting. The body requires fallow periods, a time to clear away toxins and waste. Yet the degree of obstruction differs from person to person, especially due to the accumulation of food, drugs, and additives.

Those who have long relied heavily on medication are, in fact, the ones who need fasting the most. But ironically, they are also the ones who find it hardest to practice, as withdrawal reactions from drugs can be unpredictable and overwhelming. Unless their motivation is crystal clear, their will unshakable, and they fully understand the challenges ahead, it is unwise for them to attempt it rashly.

The ones who truly go deep into fasting are often those who recognize how they have long been poisoning their own body, and who firmly believe in the principle: “When the body is not busy digesting food, it begins to process waste.”
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Realization Through Practice

In becoming a “fasting coach,” my own lived experience has always been the most genuine teaching material. Theories are only secondary; real understanding comes through realization in practice. Every landscape of fasting must be witnessed personally.

Fasting is a compulsory lesson for modern people, yet it runs counter to our social environment. That is why a tailored atmosphere and setting are needed—places where the body can speak. Only those who are familiar with such spaces can truly grasp the way of the body.

The decision to fast may begin in the mind, but the true motivation often arises from the body. Once we start from the body’s perspective, we are led into an astonishing world. Eventually, we surrender to the body and, in turn, feel disillusioned with the medical system.

The fasting journey is extraordinary: the eyes crave food, the mind grows quiet, and the body returns to peace. Compared with the noisy cravings of the outside world, every faster describes it as a “journey”—a brief excursion to heaven, before returning again to the human realm when fasting ends.
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A Trip to Heaven

A short fast may be done alone, but who really enjoys traveling in solitude—especially through such unfamiliar territory? Companionship makes the path more secure. Encouragement, sharing insights, walking side by side—all of these help beginners stay steady. That is why I suggest that novices practice in groups: with coaches and experienced peers as companions, the experience becomes far more profound.

From heaven’s height, looking down upon the human realm, one can deeply sense the body’s needs—both with gratitude and a dreamlike awe. In that moment, the reason why humanity is plagued with illness becomes crystal clear.

For this reason, we hold two sessions each year, inviting those willing to reconnect with their bodies to join us on a “trip to heaven.” This three-week journey allows participants to bear witness to the extent of damage inflicted on their bodies over the years.

As more participants join, the energy gathers into a force of influence, helping more people to realize: fasting is neither a venomous snake nor a wild beast.
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Passing It On

Joining a “trip to heaven” is not only for oneself, but for the community; not only a personal example, but a legacy. Its deeper meaning lies in awakening human consciousness, and those with the will are bound to join, one after another.

Once the foundation is built, more will take their place. The blueprint for fasting education has long been prepared. This is a calling rooted in education, a priceless experience that humanity must cherish.

We carry the responsibility of passing this on to the next generation. The pinnacle of human evolution must be wisely employed; we cannot allow nature’s backlash against humanity to intensify and engulf our descendants.

Looking back over these past twenty years, I see it as a record of human nature, and a record of evolution. Most importantly, it is also a record of human selfishness and arrogance—and at the same time, of reflection and repentance.