Life Coaching

Mindful Eating

by Dr. Amanda Wintink, Ph.D.
Life Coach & Yoga Teacher

One day, I found myself sitting quietly with my lunch. I looked down at my salad full of greens, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, green onions, avocado, and nuts. The textures and colors were so distinct. I looked closer and saw beauty in each leaf and vegetable and color among the white bowl. It was as beautiful as being outside with nature. So I sat longer than normal eating my salad appreciating the beauty of each bite. It was the first time in a long time that I felt conscious of eating. I had no computer with email, no phone, no reading, just myself and my salad.

I recognize that we seem to have very little time to get everything done in our lives. But given that eating is one of the most important things to our survival, should it not earn the right to stand alone as activity? Could we not spend more time appreciating the food we consume. Could we not spend more time appreciating the beauty in food as we use it to fuel ourselves to take on all those tasks we so desperately need to do?

This week, I challenge you to have one mindful meal each day and to take extra pride in eating. Give true thanks to the food we eat in addition to all else for which we are thankful.

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