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.
