Be Ridiculously Good at Life

What kind of relationship do you have with food? Benjamin Franklin had a clear idea of how he felt about his daily sustenance- one should eat to live, not live to eat. Food indeed fuels your existence, but it is much more than a basic means of nourishment. Cultures are defined by their cuisines, cities are praised for their restaurants, master chefs are worshiped for their culinary innovations.  Food is indeed much more than a way to take in necessary calories, macronutrients, and vitamins. Food offers a cornucopia of experiences that nourish more than just one's body. Yet based on the current levels of obesity and the endless flow of scientifically altered "diet foods", the mass population can not seem to find and maintain the healthy relationship with food needed to live a healthy, satisfying life. The vending machines have replaced the farmer's market. The microwave has replaced the slow cooker. The coffee table in front of the television and open lap top have repl...

   The more aware we are of how our relationships affect us, the more deliberate we are when examining the dynamics of a relationship, the more success we have in finding and nurturing the relationships that best serve us.       To attract more loving people into one's life, one must first discern between the positive and negative relationships that they currently interact within.    A positive relationship will make you feel supported, happy, and respected. Giving and taking is equal or as close to equal as possible. Harmony is prioritized. You two share a relationship because of c ommon positive interests - not to create negative feelings and energies like hate, envy, or perpetual despair. You commit to the bond because of genuine compassion- you two actually like each other and enjoy being in each other's company . Being with that person makes you feel peaceful/rejuvenated/progressively stimulated/accepted/etc . Positive r...