Mindfulness Daily Check-In August 3 2017

Hello everyone- how is your day going so far? Today I think we are going to check in on how we are mindful eating. No- not being in the moment and making sure we chew our food 20 times before swallowing. But WHAT we choose to eat, to put into our bodies. To make sure our moods are all good, we have enough energy, and our brains are focused

I believe one of the worst things we can do is to ignore the fact that healthy eating is a skill and not strict obedience to a few simple diet rules. A good way of thinking about it is that trying to stick to a restrictive diet or eating style can be like putting together some cheap furniture. You just read the instructions and follow them. Dont ask questions, dont make changes and just do what the book tells you.

On the other hand, skillful healthy eating is like building a handmade rocking chair or an heirloom quality dresser. Every step of the process involves learning and using different techniques and ultimately building something that lasts a lifetime and looks beautiful. It requires more than obedience. Its an exercise in art as well as function.

So how can we be mindful today on what we are putting in our bodies? How can we do this without feeling guilty? Can we choose to eat some good things that will fill up our bodies and help us feel good? Can you share today on what you ate and how you felt about this?

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