Jul 15
Monday
Each Mindful Meal Is A Step Towards Sustainable Food For All
By “Jackie Writing Jackie”
Around the world, over 3 billion people are malnourished, and many more eat a poor quality diet. Sustainable food practices are essential in order to ensure an adequate supply of good quality, nourishing food for an ever expanding population. However, in a world of greed and destruction, change will be slow to occur. When individuals take control over their own relationship with food, in accordance with Buddhist teachings, it can make a positive difference, not only to their own health and well-being, but to that of the world as a whole. Eating mindfully, being aware of where produce comes from, and savoring meals with friends all help to consolidate a strong connection with food and how it can nourish the world.
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Beyond Filters – HIGHLIGHT
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The Tiger Has Teeth – HIGHLIGHT
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Grandfather Yoga – HIGHLIGHT
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We Need to Talk – HIGHLIGHT
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Life is a Ceremony – HIGHLIGHT
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A Tendency to Tamper – HIGHLIGHT
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Thinking…. – HIGHLIGHT
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The Pathology of Happiness – HIGHLIGHT
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The Experience of Awe – HIGHLIGHT
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Politics is Internal – HIGHLIGHT
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Becoming a Better Listener – HIGHLIGHT
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Bright Flowers of June – HIGHLIGHT
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Meditation in Your World – HIGHLIGHT
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Old Age and The Path – HIGHLIGHT
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Climate March Aspirations – HIGHLIGHT
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