Today's meditation didn't seem like a meditation to me, instead it felt more like a lesson on eating. I promise there is no sarcasm implied there, as many of us inhale our food because we're naturally fast eaters, we have to be back to work within a certain time frame, or we have to be somewhere in general. Mindful eating was the name of today's meditation and it was a good exercise in learning how to eat slow. We've all heard the tips; put your fork down while you chew, chew your food into bits, don't watch tv while eating. Perhaps you've been told to drink eight ounces of water before a meal? All of these are good habits, but how often do we do it enough to create a habit out of it? This exercise promoted ways to look at your food before eating it. Example, hold a piece of fruit in your hand. What color is it? How does it look? Is it heavy or light? It's a great idea, but again, how many people are going to make a habit out of this? ...
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