Are You Eating?

As I recently shared, I've been on a quest to simplify my life as I proceed to do what I consider the most important work of my lifetime. It sounds a bit dramatic, but I hope you understand the sentiment. I've been fortunate enough to find work in areas that I'm passionate about, and I'm approaching it in a manner that I have designed and am continuing to design my life around. In order to be present and engaged in my work in an enjoyable way, I thought it would be best to simplify my life overall.

With that, one of the questions I've been asking myself a lot lately is, "Are you truly eating?" Part of the process of simplifying my life has been to become more aware of the habits in my life. When it comes to eating, I've noticed that yes, I am eating, but I wasn't particularly present for my meals. Sure, I make sure that my body is nourished, and if I have company, I may be present with them, but during the meal itself, I often realized that while I had eaten and knew it, I couldn't truly recall the taste or experience. If you're like me, you may have eaten, but did you truly engage in the act of eating? Did you savor the flavors, or were you merely going through the motions?

So, as I start my day and as I go through it, I've been asking myself the question, "Am I really eating?" When I take the time to have a meal, I try to truly enjoy it. Being present in this moment, I believe, is beneficial for both our minds and bodies. As I progress through this year, I plan to spend more time not only being present for my meals but also exploring more about what I'm eating: how it's sourced, how it's prepared, and its impact on my body. Before we do anything, I think it's essential that we ask ourselves these very simple questions, such as "Are you eating?"

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