Taking our Time
If we only eat bananas every day for months, we’ll probably get bored, and may develop some nutritional deficiencies. Even if we ate our favorite fruit every day, we would eventually come to hate it. Fortunately, we don’t have to worry about this, in a properly managed system, we would always have access to a fresh variety of fruit.
The problem is that we have been conditioned to the experience of eating as entertainment. We expect a wide arrange of flavors and stimulants in our food. We want recipes, fancy dishes, exotic options, and spiced up foods to stimulate our senses. Few people eat for nourishment alone, few people care about how food affects their health. Eating has become a favorite pastime, one we complacently repeat multiple times a day.
We need to rewire out brains and senses, to have a different relationship with food. One that will allow us to be more accepting of the simplicity and beauty in fruit. We need an approach that will help us enjoy a meal of oranges without feeling bored, anxious, or the need for additional stimulation.
This process can take a while, that is why we all go through different transitions. For some people, this transition will allow them to add more fruit to their current diet. Others will leave animal products, and others may leave cooked and processed foods all together. As we get closer to a fruit based diet, our taste receptors will become more sensitive and less stimulated. This will allow us to enjoy fruit with more presence and gratitude.
We can eat other things in addition to fruit, many vegetables are excellent choices, processed foods may not be a big deal every once in a while. We can’t jump into conclusions and expect everyone to go 100% raw or 100% vegan. It is beautiful to think of a world where no being is harmed for the benefit of others. We also must be patient and accept where we are.
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