In the moment

In church two weeks ago, we talked about being mindful. One of the most important times to be mindful is while you're eating. I did this tonight. I ate in complete silence. (Of course, silence is relative.) I focused on my breath as I chewed my food, and I came to the realization that I have a bad habit of not breathing while I chew my food. It's sooo important to breathe while you chew your food. This action forces you to be focused on your food--its taste, smell, texture, etc. When you practice mindful eating, you become satiated at a faster rate, and you eat less. We're also encouraged to think deeply about things while we eat, rather than focus our attention on TV, or something like that.

There will be more to come on this topic :)