Daily Question, November 8 Every morsel of food is a gift from this planet. What can I do to remember this more fully? 30 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. Joyful7 years agoJoyfulI could eat more mindfully, always sitting at a table, not at my computer. I could eat more slowly, reflecting on all the beings (human, plant, animal) and the earth’s elements that contributed to my food. I could be more consciously grateful for the abundance of food choices I have and not take them for granted. 1 Reply grateful sea7 years agograteful seaYes, the “abundance of food choices” some of us have access to is a wonder, isn’t it? Would that everyone could enjoy. Thank you for mentioning. 0 Reply grateful sea7 years agograteful seaGive thanks for for the gift of food always. And show gratitude by giving back… giving back to the earth and to those who do not have enough. “Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.” (Henri Frederic Amiel) I am inspired by the above quote which appeared recently in a lovely blog post on this site. 1 Reply Ed Schulte7 years agoEd SchulteAs a Temporary personality I live on this planet……..As a Spirit-Soul this planet lives in me. All that the Temporary takes in …be it food or air, water etc is in existence thanks to the Archangels of the elements who create and control the material realm. Every morsel of food is a gift from this planet. What can I do to remember this more fully? Live in the awareness, (using meditation and contemplation daily), of these Holy Archangels and the unceasing work they do as part of the Divi... As a Temporary personality I live on this planet……..As a Spirit-Soul this planet lives in me. All that the Temporary takes in …be it food or air, water etc is in existence thanks to the Archangels of the elements who create and control the material realm. Every morsel of food is a gift from this planet. What can I do to remember this more fully? Live in the awareness, (using meditation and contemplation daily), of these Holy Archangels and the unceasing work they do as part of the Divine Plan within Absolute Beingness. Read More1 Reply Hot Sauce7 years agoHot SauceAlways give thanks before eating a meal, remembering that the meal is a sign of God’s Presence and Providence. Furthermore, remember to hallow meals by making them inclusive and inviting outcasts and sinners to the table. 1 Reply grateful sea7 years agograteful seaI love how you mention making meals inclusive. I think school mealtimes in a big dining hall are an especially good opportunity to do so. Going out of your way to invite someone new and different to sit with you. 0 Reply Anna7 years agoAnnaI havethe possibility to choose the food which is the best for my health. In general this food comes from local farms. For this I am not enaugh grateful. I can do more, at least in my soul, with a prayer of thankfulness. 3 Reply John Turner7 years agoJohn Turner*Keep enjoying the food I cook *Try to remember that some others are less fortunate *Be grateful for what God provides 1 Reply R.P. de Jonge7 years agoR.P. de JongeA pure gift harms no one. Let me therefore intend to move ever closer to full veganism, so that I can rejoice in the harmlessness of every bite. 2 Reply Francine Marie Tolf7 years agoFrancine Marie TolfSo many interesting responses! The truth is, as much as I love to eat and appreciate my meals, I do take food for granted all too often. What would help is if I said a simple prayer of thanks before I eat – silent at work, out loud at home. Now, I hope I can remember to do this! 3 Reply Amor fati7 years agoAmor fatiJust before reading this I harvested greens for my daily salad….lettuce, kale, broccoli, parsley, cilantro, beets. During harvesting I remembered that this is a sacred task…separating the chosen plants from their existence in the garden among their “family”. I promised their energy I will make the best use I can of this transfer to MY energy family, to be endlessly transformed and reused within The One of which we are all a part. 4 Reply Palm7 years agoPalmFunny that this question came today, eating is one of the things I enjoy the most, and today I was very hungry because I ate later than usual. I had pasta with italian sauce and it filled my body and my soul, maybe because that was often what I ate when growing up. I was truly grateful for each and every morsel. So, to answer the question, perhaps eating when my body asks for it and not just because it’s time to eat will make me remember how precious food is. 3 Reply Deb7 years agoDebMy beloved creates every meal we eat (which is two daily). That is where his creativity and passion shines forth. We have a prayer of thanksgiving before we eat. My eating mindfully is a celebration of our relationship and the food on the plate. I remember the animal whose body I am now eating and am reminded of what Gibran wrote in The Prophet; “And let your board stand an alter on which the pure and the innocent of forest and plain are sacrificed for that which is purer and still more innoce... My beloved creates every meal we eat (which is two daily). That is where his creativity and passion shines forth. We have a prayer of thanksgiving before we eat. My eating mindfully is a celebration of our relationship and the food on the plate. I remember the animal whose body I am now eating and am reminded of what Gibran wrote in The Prophet; “And let your board stand an alter on which the pure and the innocent of forest and plain are sacrificed for that which is purer and still more innocent in man.” I try not to hurry through but savor and appreciate. We eat by candlelight and the time feels sacred. Afterwards, I clean up grateful to have participated in an act of love. Read More5 Reply Palm7 years agoPalmDeb, you are a lucky lady to have every meal prepared for you ???? 1 Reply Deb7 years agoDebDon’t I know it!! 1 Reply Tori7 years agoToriTake time to enjoy the food we are able to have and thank God for his daily provision. 3 Reply Pilgrim7 years agoPilgrimI have quite a mercurial relationship with food. Some of this is due to a chronic illness which comes with a host of symptoms/reactions if I eat particular things. In this country, some of those are added quite randomly into foods prepared for sale or in restaurants. I also have a few people in my family who have struggled with eating disorders, some of which come from negative messaging of people close to them/us. So it is often with trepidation that I approach food, and also boredom with what ... I have quite a mercurial relationship with food. Some of this is due to a chronic illness which comes with a host of symptoms/reactions if I eat particular things. In this country, some of those are added quite randomly into foods prepared for sale or in restaurants. I also have a few people in my family who have struggled with eating disorders, some of which come from negative messaging of people close to them/us. So it is often with trepidation that I approach food, and also boredom with what I can eat. So I have some work to do in the gratitude for food as gift department. But I’m working on it. Read More4 Reply kathleen7 years agokathleenBe mindful when eating. I try to remember to do this. Bless the food and all the people involved in getting it to the table. Its another opportunity to be grateful and to realize that we all depend on each other. 5 Reply Michael7 years agoMichaeltreat food as energy. treat the earth food comes from with respect. I treat food as a treat and indulge too much and too much of the wrong kind of food. meat is mostly gone and only consumed like once a week. sugar, however, is consumed way too much. the gift of food and how I consume it reflects on how I feel about myself. I verbally say I want to live for a long time in a healthy manner. my values, however, scream sugar. thank u for this question. 4 Reply Always Learning7 years agoAlways Learning???? Thank God for your meals before you eat. Also, thank your food for nourishing you… giving its life to you, for you. I personally have learned to put my fork or spoon down during my meal to make it a longer and more consciously enjoyable experience. Food is not just a pit stop. ???? 6 Reply Jeff7 years agoJeffSlow. Recognize. Remember. Slow down and enjoy the food. Recognize the enjoyment is a gift of God and comes through the hands of many. Slowing and recognizing will greatly improve the chance of remembering.. (it’s hard to remember something you don’t first take the time or concern to acknowledge) 7 Reply Malag7 years agoMalagThat sums it up for me. Thanks 1 Reply Sheila7 years agoSheilaJett, I totally agree with you and you said it wonderfully! Thank-you for your reflection and sharing! Have a blessed day. Peace, Sheila ☺ 1 Reply Barbara7 years agoBarbaraI can try to make being silent a moment, breathing, calming down before starting to eat a habit. Thank you for all these questions! They really are a help. 4 Reply Amor fati7 years agoAmor fatiI find this is especially necessary when I am cooking for others. In my desire to please I can forget that the gift for my guests comes not from me, but from the sacrificed lives….be they plant or animal…. that I prepare. A moment of repose for the cook gives me time to remember my priorities. 0 Reply Kevin7 years agoKevinWhen I think of it, which doesn’t happen often enough, I think about the food I am eating at any given moment, its texture, taste, where it came from, who worked to harvest it and how it arrived on my plate. That helps me to appreciate and be grateful for what I am eating and to receive it as a gift. And speaking of food, my wife, Betty Ann, is a terrific cook and I find myself saying “thank you” to her regularly for the meals that she creates for us both. Just saying “thank you” whene... When I think of it, which doesn’t happen often enough, I think about the food I am eating at any given moment, its texture, taste, where it came from, who worked to harvest it and how it arrived on my plate. That helps me to appreciate and be grateful for what I am eating and to receive it as a gift. And speaking of food, my wife, Betty Ann, is a terrific cook and I find myself saying “thank you” to her regularly for the meals that she creates for us both. Just saying “thank you” whenever and however food arrives, at home, in a restaurant, or receiving a slice from an apple from a friend, that act of being thankful in itself can serve as a prayer of thanksgiving. – Kevin Read More6 Reply Joanne7 years agoJoanneI love that you honored your wife. 3 Reply Kevin7 years agoKevinThanks Joanne. Well, one could say, in keeping with the food motif, that I for one know which side of the bread my toast is buttered on! But seriously, I am truly very lucky, as my wife enjoys creating great meals. I am the master dish boy, the clean-up guy, we have a partnership! –My best to you, Kevin 0 Reply Normie Taylor7 years agoNormie TaylorHow can I silence myself to receive peace, and contentment. 1 Reply 1 2 Next » My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. CONTRIBUTE https://demo.gratefulness.org/content/uploads/2015/03/GX-Gold-Participant-L.png Community Engagement Guidelines Privacy Policy [email protected] Connect with us on Social Media: © 2000 - 2024, A Network for Grateful Living Website by Briteweb
