Journey

"The only journey is the one within."

- Rainer Maria Rilke

We are set upon our path from the moment we take our first beath. I believe that our time on this earth is transitional. For most of my life, I have dug my heels in and refused to move with the false impression that maybe by doing so I could stop the journey. At other times I just pretended that it wasn't real. However, I as a traveler of this world, in this time, will one day cease. I don't say these things to be glum. I say them because there is power in embracing one's mistakes. My error was in believing that there will always be time. Every moment is an incredible gift. It doesn't have to be amazing or awe-inspiring. It can be beautiful and mundane at the same time. Over the next week, I am going to be exploring the concept of mindful or conscious eating. I feel there is a connection here. I am usually very unaware of what I eat. I am not at all mindful of how food tastes or how I feel after eating it. I sort of feel like this is what I do with life as well. Oh, let's just be real. I probably haven't done a great job of learning how to savor the moment. So this week is about introducing myself to my inner foodie. Bon appétit!