For some people, eating is just another task in the day — putting food down their throat and moving on. Others try to make every meal a celebration.
It is easy to disregard the intrinsic value of eating and think of it as an activity that satisfys our hunger. But it is important to understand that there is a big difference between filling your stomach and actually being satisfied.
With a busy schedule, you usually just grab something to eat really quickly before moving on to your next class or appointment. But it is important to give yourself enough time to eat and actually enjoy your food. Eating is like any other daily activity that we have to set time aside for, such as showering, sleeping, studying or even enjoying the company of friends. If we can make time for all these activities, then we should also be able to find enough time to not only eat, but actually enjoy the taste of our food. Sometimes situations arise where we have to eat on the run, but it shouldn’t become a habit.
We should be mindful of what we eat and ingest into our system. If we do not take care with what goes into our mouths, then our bodies might not be happy with us. While eating, make sure what you eat is not only what you desire but is also healthy and good for your body.
Another tip for enjoying eating is sharing meals with friends. In most homes family members eat together at a table, but when we come to college we might not be able to keep this routine. Some people even find they are happier after eating with friends than after eating alone. Sometimes, the taste
of the food does not matter when we are with people we love because their fellowship is enough to satisfy us.
Making a point to appreciate every meal and view it as a blessing will increase your satisfaction. Food is better valued when we remember we are privileged to have access to several nutritious meals every day. Not everyone is so fortunate, which is why we should make sure every meal is a celebration.