It took me a bit to get to an internet connection to close this off but I think this fast has been great for me.  I realized that my relationship with God was revolving around my calling to minister, which is not entirely healthy.  I read the Bible and prayed for the sake of ministry and not simply to know God himself and how to live a life full of the Holy Spirit. 

     I think it goes hand in hand with what my friend told me about the tree. (See fast day 2)  I need to have my own roots deep before I am concerned about blooming.  It will definitely be take a conscious effort but it is something I need to do.