Sisters savor benefit of 'mindful eating'ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
KIRKWOOD -- Most meditation is silent. A solitary act of turning inward. But sometimes, it's communal — and comes with a little crunch.At the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help headquarters, about 90 people kicked off the Christmas season — a time of cookie trays, fruitcake and eggnog — with a prayer of sorts.
The group of lay people and sisters gathered in a room, each holding an apple slice. They were asked to focus on the slice as they listened to an essay read aloud on "mindful eating," written by a venerated Buddhist monk. Then, they were told to take a bite. They were encouraged to savor the moment. Slowly.
And the crunching of crisp apples broke through the quiet.
Great thoughts for the Holiday binge eating frenzy. Slow down, savor, reflect.
Farewell!
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