Ready to get back to blogging once again, and had actually started a draft the other day. However, I saw something tonight that bothered me, and I decided to save that post for another day and write about something a little different tonight.
Went to dinner tonight at my favorite vegan restaurant, Native Foods (thanks for getting a job there Marie!) and enjoyed one of my favorite sandwiches - the Chicken, Bacon, Avocado Club (and the not-chicken and not-bacon are delicious!).
While enjoying my sandwich, a woman and an adorable little boy sat down at a table across from me. I'd guess he's around 2-1/2 and was very well behaved. As the food was being delivered, she got out her phone, found something on it, then propped it up on the table in front of the little boy, and I could see that there was a video playing. She then starts eating her meal, while the little boy eats his meal staring at the video playing on her phone. The only interaction they have is when she is correcting how he is eating. This goes on for the entire meal.
How sad is that?? No talking about the yummy food, no looking at all the bright colors in the restaurant, no playing fun eating games - just staring at a screen while eating. I am scared for the future since this is the new normal.
We are intuitive beings, and at one time we taught our children to be aware of their surroundings, to listen to their gut instincts, and to entertain themselves. Remember "go outside and play" and "turn that TV off"?? Now children are being inundated with electronics, both "educational" and recreational - why figure something out for yourself when you can just look it up? Why carry on a real, face to face conversation, when you can send a short text? Why interact deeply with anyone? OK, rant over....
So, how does this relate to my "Adventures in Nutrition?" We need to nourish our body, mind and spirit. Nutrition is one part of that nourishment. Feeding our body beautiful, healthy nutritious food, is the first step. Our body is our container, and we need a healthy vibrant container to house our mind and spirit. That woman was feeding the little boy healthy food, however the nourishment was lacking. There was no enrichment in that meal. There was no connection. There was no joy and laughter, just food.
Whatever you are eating - bless it, and then enjoy it and let it nourish you. Enjoy and engage with those around you. Truly make it a meal for your body, mind and spirit. Make the connection, and help others to make the connection.
Have a wonderful day!
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