When we eat, far too often it is with a carelessness borne of necessity. There is information to convey to our fellow diners, business to be attended to, or a slipstream of urgent thoughts in our heads. But, in all the chatter, it is easy to overlook the physical and spiritual nourishment that food provides, and the close relationship we, as humans, share with the earth. Silent, meditative meals allow you to enjoy the pleasure of food mindfully and to strongly experience the joys of being with friends and family in a quiet, reflective way. When you eat without speaking, it’s an opportunity to focus on the origins, sight, scent, and flavor of each food, as well as the effect on your body.
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I have been getting back into eating more carefully recently – eeating lots of freash vegetables and fruit, avoiding wheat and dairy products etc. and there is little doubt that our state of mind while eating makes an enormous difference.
Thanks for the reminder…… i tend to forget, lots. Years ago I had a housemate whose food preparing rituals and eating of meals were an inspiration as she took such care with both. I wish i could learn and remember the silence that is needed, that the time and place and surroundings are vital and that food sustains not only the body.