How to Savor Life

‘Many people are alive but don’t touch the miracle of being alive.’ ~Thich Nhat Hanh By Leo Babauta It’s still dark out and the world remains asleep as I write these words, and I’ve just finished my morning meditation. I sip my coffee, and savor the stillness, the quietude, the space of being able to think without distractions of the Internet or others. This savoring … it’s a magical act. Savoring is usually applied to eating good food: take a single square of dark chocolate and put it in your mouth, but don’t chew and swallow it. Let it sit there, as you savor it, noticing its earthy notes, hints of citrus, the richness of its texture as it melts in your mouth. You swallow it almost regretfully after letting it linger, fully appreciating the delicousness of it, giving pause to think about the people who grew the beans, who roasted and grinded them and hand-crafted them into this square of joy. But savoring food is just the start: you can savor anything, and you should. It’s wonderful. And it changes everything. Savoring can teach you to be mindful, to stop procrastinating, to finally exercise, to eat less and more healthfully, to live life in the present, and much more. Let’s look at how. And, as you read this, I urge you to slow down from your usual busy practice of reading quickly, and savor the reading of this article. The Practice The savoring of a square of dark chocolate is a great practice you can ...
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