on the food we eat...

Today I gift thanks for the food I eat. I love food, I truly, truly do. I love to shop for food, perpare food, but most of all I love to eat food! I wish I were one of those people who could eat to live, however, I often, live to eat! I am so blessed and lucky, to come from a long line of fabulous cooks in my life. Coming from Polish decent, our family celebrations often revolve around food. There are several main dishes, and several desserts at any given event. I have always said that no matter what happens in my life, and how broke or poor I'd become, my family would never let my daughter and I starve! With Thanksgiving drawing near, I find myself thinking about the upcoming Thanksgiving meal that I will indulge in! My mouth is watering for the Butterball already! Besides the turkey there are many traditional side dishes that my family and I will share. Along with those dishes, we often share stories about how the recipes came about, and how certain foods and drinks may remind us of special people in our lives. Funny that food can bring so much happiness to so many people. Besides the obvious, the wonderful smells and tastes of food, I believe even a greater joy comes from having all of my family members together, sitting around one "adult" table and one "kiddio" table  in one large room. 30+ people, ranging in age from an 8 month old baby, to an 89 year old grandmother. We are all together to say grace, to give thanks, and to break bread together. So, I ask myself, is it really the food I love, or is it the entire experience: the food, the family, the fun, and the love?!

Today's activity: give thanks for food

Today I encourage you to give thanks for the food that you eat each and every day. In a world that has so many poor people, so many people who are hungry and starving, I ask you to be thankful for the food that you eat. Smell the food, truly taste the food, and truly indulge in the food. Eat each and every meal like it may be your last. Think of people who may remind you of food; someone who gave you the recipe, or perhaps a parent or grandmother who prepared the food for you when you were a child. Celebrate the gift of food, cherish every morsel, and give thanks to universe who provides us with such wonderful nourishment to get you through each and every day of life!