Day One

As I suspected, today was not too hectic.

In fact, as it relates to food, today was not dissimilar to yesterday or even the day before that. Nevertheless, I admit I have had to be more mindful of my eating habits. Particularly, my behaviour surrounding when and how I consume my meals.

I intend to begin a kind of ‘ritual’ around eating and preparing meals. I’m going to try to make my experience with food as meaningful as I can. For instance, I am going to begin serving myself my meals. Rather than simply grabbing my bowl of food off the counter before I saunter off to wherever I choose to eat. I will now prepare the place at which I will be eating – clearing any clutter, and setting my water or tea nearby. Then lay my cutlery, serviette, and bowl of food out on a tray before I serve my meal and sit down to pray.

I am convinced that this will not only make my mealtime more meaningful by making it enjoyable, it will inspire mindfulness as it engages more of my time, and attention. It may seem frivolous to some, but if there is even the slightest chance that adopting this delightfully romantic attitude will improve my presence of mind at mealtimes, I will take it.

Today I had an apple in the morning, a bowl of brown rice with vegetables at midday, and chakalaka in the afternoon. I am excited to see how innovative I can get with food, while maintaining a healthy and sustainable outlook. One down, 89 to go!

– Lele M