everyday is a journey.
Oh, my soul, why art thou vexed?
Let things go e'en as they will;
Though to thee they seem perplexed,
Yet His order they fulfil.
A. H. FRANCKE
It all began with a small piece of chicken mcnugget from MacDonald's. My fellow co-worker/buddy offered me a sample. I held that sweet smelling tasty morsel to my nose, inhaling the deliciousness of such badness. I cannot remember the last time I ate one. Was it in 2007? Perhaps longer? I took tiny nibbles to make it last a long, long time. I might never have one again. I have to enjoy every bit of this moment!
It seems I have been on a healthy diet for twelve years. People have no idea how much I gave up with this cancer. I chose to eat healthy to make my body stronger and able to withstand whatever or whenever cancer struck. It was a decision I don't regret. Yet sometimes, when I see others eating fast foods, snacks or sweets, I would really like some, too.
So ever since that chicken mcnugget, I've been thinking and craving all the things I really shouldn't be having. What is it about our brain that we want all the things that are bad for us? We imagine them to be even sweeter and tastier than in reality. It's the same with all things in life. We want what we cannot have. Period. It's been that way since the Garden of Eden.
Normal people do not think like us foodies do. To those of us who love food, all food, we associate good food with comfort, love and acceptance. We savor the different flavors and enjoy our meals. Am I making anyone hungry here? I know I am. My cravings have hit an all time high today. Not to worry, though. I have no inclination to run out and grab something totally unwholesome. It's a good thing we don't have all those snacks or sweets at home. That's a good thing, because I would tear into it like a mad woman! I do plan on having some cooked beets and maybe some lentil crackers with hummus. It might not be as good as a chicken mcnugget, but at least, I won't regret it later.
Have a blessed day everyone.
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