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Why We Closed Our Eyes Before Eating
Many old traditions were simple.
But deeply intelligent.
One of them was closing our eyes for a moment before a meal.
A small prayer
A pause
A breath
Not rushed
Not distracted
Just a moment of stillness before eating
As children, many of us followed these rituals…
without really understanding them.
But look closely now.
What was actually happening?
Attention was returning.
To the food
To the body
To the moment!
Today, most meals happen differently.
Scrolling
Watching something
Thinking ahead
Eating quickly without tasting
The meal is finished…
but we were barely there for it.
Try something simple today.
Before your next meal…
pause
Close your eyes for a few seconds
Take one deep breath
Notice the smell of the food
Feel gratitude for it
Then begin eating slowly
Taste the first bite fully
And notice the difference
The food may be the same.
But the experience changes completely.
Presence is built in small moments.
🎯 Today: Before one meal, pause with your eyes closed for a few seconds before eating.
No rushing.
Just arrive before the first bite.
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Why We Closed Our Eyes Before Eating
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