Richard Lenson

From his wife Celia: "Richard created a script that briefly discussed who he was, who he is, and why he is pursuing VSED (Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking). Initially, staying focused was challenging, but I noticed he gathered ruach (spirit) to keep writing. I recorded Richard reading his script to show him the video when he asked for food or water during fasting. I used the video twice; he would gaze at it, and I could see his mind working as he listened, saying, “Hey, that’s me talking to myself.” Once he heard his voice, he said he didn’t want food or water. The video supported Richard through Phases I and II of VSED."

Video created March 24, 2024, at Richard's home in Napa, California

Carpinteria, June 2010

With my family, 2008

1984