in the pre-institutional era of existence, where whispers of the world's genesis are hushed and sacred, to forgo sugar is akin to an awakening, a decision to remain alert and mindful amid the clamor of earthly desires. it is an invitation to begin afresh, to embrace a simplicity that resonates with the core of one’s being, where the allure of sweetness is acknowledged yet transcended, allowing one to dwell in a tranquility undisturbed by the fleeting temptations of the senses.