Mindful Eating is a branch of Mindful Sensing, whereby awareness is cultivated in every bite and every sip. Often times, we take for granted our food on the table and our ability to eat and drink. Incorporation of mindfulness in our meals can help us develop a better relationship with food.
Mindful eating involves paying full attention to the experience of eating and drinking, both inside and outside of the body. We pay attention to the colors, smells, textures, flavors, and temperatures of our food. We pay attention to the experience of the body and mind. While avoiding judgment or criticism, we watch when the mind gets distracted, pulling away from full attention to what we are eating or drinking. We watch the impulses that arise after we've taken a few bites or sips: to watch a video, to chat on WhatsApp, or to browse the net. We notice the impulse and return to just eating.
(Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/mindful-eating/200902/mindful-eating)
(Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/mindful-eating/200902/mindful-eating)
Now, try experiencing mindful drinking with a beginner's mind and notice the difference from your daily mundane water-drinking routine:
Notice how moment-by-moment awareness in an everyday activity like
drinking or eating can awaken your sensory experience. By being mindful in our
daily routine, we can free ourselves from autopilot mode and embrace the
experience of fully being in the present. Remember, consistency in mindfulness
practice is the key to a more mindful living!
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