Food for Thought, and Thoughts of Food

Food for Thought (1) or Thoughts of Food (2)

Musings:

These ideas are both true, we can’t really separate them out, although the former can be non-food related. Perhaps that’s food for the soul, which is just as important sometimes for a person as the physical, edible type.

So, as some things nourish my spirit, psyche, soul, emotional strength---whatever you want to call it---so do others nourish my body.

Sometimes they may connect, come together, therefore being more fulfilling---doing double duty, as it were. Where? This will be very personal and individual, as everyone is inspired by different things.

On a practical level, Food For Thought (1) = studying, learning about food preparation in other countries and cultures; about different foods, fruits and vegs; the history of food preparation and how technology has helped/hindered; attitudes to food (organic, fresh v. commercial, fast food etc; food just to survive v. a pleasure in life). It’s at this point, when we speak of pleasure, that 1 & 2 interconnect, I think. Do I think about lunch because I’m hungry, or because I eagerly anticipate the pleasure? Is eating (lunch) just a means to an end (“Well, you must eat or you’ll be hungry, can’t work well etc”), or part of the end---to be nourished both physically and spiritually. If I enjoy my lunch, both the food/ingredients/preparation, and the setting/companion, do I gain more?

On another level, Food For Thought (1) = whatever gets me thinking about the world, pondering its workings, and mysteries, learning its histories and cultures.