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Recently discovered this lovely little series of books. Might read one each month.

I‘m going to try to eat more mindfully and work on the quarantine weight (saying nothing about the weight that predates quarantine. 🤪).

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Already making plans.. My goal for March is fifteen, but I only pick out half beforehand, in case of surprises or duds.

Such a small book, with such a big impact on my eating habits. Even after reading just a few pages I started changing bad habits like not chewing properly and rushing generally through my meals. The language is beautiful in its simplicity and it's easy to follow Hanh's advice, if you're willing to put up some effort, but that's always what it takes to make a change happen. This book helped me tremendously to get right to it.

I enjoyed this little book. It gave me a lot of ideas on how to be more mindful when I eat. While I am Christian, I learned a lot about how to be pay attention to what I am eating and to be more GRATEFUL for my food.

Let me just send this on to the Donald and on down the line. 😂😂

"Upon finishing your meal, take a few minutes to notice that you have finished, that your bowl is now empty, and your hunger is satisfied." ???

Das erste Buch aus der Reihe mochte ich sehr. Dieses hier fand ich teilweise zu wiederholend. Aber trotzdem genieße ich seinen Rat bei einer Tasse Tee. 😉

The first book of this serie I liked very much. This one repeats me a bit too much. But I enjoy his advice with a good cup of tea. 😉

@Faibka Look what was finally in my mailbox after work! My, it's so small! There's a lot that I need and want to read now, but first I'll dig into this one now 😉 #mindfulness

So I'm sitting on the couch trying to convince myself to go do the washing up. I pick up the book beside me and open to a random page. This is the page I opened to. Lol, ok universe, I get it. 😅

Are you an emotional eater? I tend to eat more when I'm anxious. I forget that I'm eating when I am worrying. Switching my mind from anxiety to gratitude for each piece of food - sounds doable!

I always said my mama's cooking was made with love. Turns out, I was right! This little book is full of information on how to be more mindful of eating. 👍🏼

#Bookmail time! This just came in the mail. I had been drooling over @Faibka 's posts. I finally got my own. 😁

"The Earth requires now that we consume mindfully if we are to survive and thrive as a species."

Another wonderful little book from Hanh packed with wisdom on how to make a better life for oneself and others, this time focusing on meals. From contemplating how food is produced, prepared and eaten to cleaning up. I think creating awareness is more important than ever as we rapidly consume our planet's resources. Loved this book!

#mindfulness

"This food is a gift of the Earth, the sky, numerous living beings, and much hard and loving work" ☀️

Sad that I need to be reminded of this... Sometimes I forget just how fortunate I am and how I should do more for others. I love this book so much 💕

So much wisdom in such a small book!
My favorite Yoga Teacher is also Ayurvedic Practitioner. She is always encouraging people to slow down, eat mindfully, & in pretty spots. I try to do that;even if it's peanut butter & crackers. This book takes that even farther. Mindfully cooking, portion control & cleaning.
How all of this affects you, your loved ones & world around you . As Lisa from Copper Cup Ayurveda would say #eatyourmedicine

"Eating well is an art. It doesn't require fancy cooking, but it does require practice and concentration. Your body is not just yours. It is a gift and a responsibility. To keep it healthy, we need to know how to eat."

I just couldn't resist getting the whole "how to.." mindfulness series! Still on book two but I'm already realizing how special these little books are in motivating me to live a healthier and more peaceful life and truly learn how to enjoy every moment, all of it under the guidance of a gracious and gentle teacher ??
#mindfulness

I've highlighted so many things in this book @Faibka #wisewords

"Don't chew your worries, your suffering, or your projects. That's not good for your health. Just chew your food" ??✨?

"While we eat we can try to pay attention to just two things: the food that we're eating and our friends who are sitting around us and eating with us. This is called mindfulness of food and mindfulness of community.
When you can breathe, sit, and eat together with your family or friends in mindfulness, this is called true community-building."

"When we can slow down and really enjoy our food, our life takes on a much deeper quality" ?

Just finished my lunch :) sadly, years in the working world with rushed lunches have made me forget to slow down and truly enjoy it. Why do we sometimes rush about and give such little importance to things that are crucial for our wellbeing?
I'm glad I'm reading these little books before the new year, I'm more clear on my goals for the next.

Learning how to eat mindfully :)