Tuesday, February 20, 2007
I Appreciate The Beauty Of Nourishing Food
Each of us must eat in order to live, but how are we eating? Often our meals may be rushed, choked down before and appointment, or barely tasted as we engage in conversation or zone out infront of a T.V. How often do we actually savour our food and appreciate its beauty? Imagine how many beings have participated in creating the food you see on your plate and think how much energy and love went into each morsel that you are putting into your mouth. The sun, the rain, the soil, the bugs, the animals, the farmers, the transporters, the vendors, and on it goes, each supporting the other in the beautiful circle of life.Practice eating mindfully today, without distraction. Eat slowly and taste the love and beauty each bite contains. Consider all the effort it took for this food to reach you, and appreciate its nourishing gifts.
Photo: Market in Konya, Turkey 1999
