Half way done

So its roughly 1PM and now I am at the halfway point of fasting for the day. I am overtaken by the immense hunger in my body. Its an odd feeling, because it comes in waves. One minute I'll feel so hungry that I'm tempted to go and grab a snack, but then I remember that I must do this because I signed a pledge saying I would. This is a big eye opener for me. Not for this being my first time fasting, but rather it makes me aware of how hard it must be for all those people who don't have anything to eat. They must deal with this feeling in the pit of their stomach for days at a time, or whatever time period they must go on without food. It really makes a difference to understand the thoughts and emotions those must go through because of the lack of food. Maybe this is what Ramadan is all about; about finding yourself at a different place in your life and connect with God and those around you. I still have six more hours to go to fast. I'm sure they'll be tough and I'll be tempted to eat something, but I know that I must not give in to temptation. I'm almost done, I mean you just dont' give up once your halfway done, now do you?