Slow Living Practice of the Day – Engross Yourself in Every Meal
We spend lots of hours eating, but if you’re like me, you’ve experienced a hurried life where your food is scarfed down in a few large mouthfuls to make time for the next thing. Or maybe you’ve missed or delayed a meal significantly because you were busy. Or maybe you had plenty of time to eat, but found yourself barely tasting anything before your bowl was empty because you were engrossed in a show or scrolling your phone.
Our nervous system is made up of two parts, one of them being the Parasympathetic Nervous System. When we eat while feeling stressed, angry, nervous, or rushed, our bodies do not properly digest our food, making little use of the nutrients (which is the main reason we’re eating in the first place). So turn off the phone, chew slowly, savor each bite with all the senses. Take in the atmosphere, sight, smells and flavors. Enjoy every part of this daily ritual and nourish your body and spirit!
