Are You Savoring Life?

If we are not careful, our work and personal life can become hectic and overwhelm us. Are you taking moments to slow down, quiet your mind and savor each moment? I spent a few days last week with a friend and client in northern Michigan at his family's two thousand acre private lake. We fished, golfed and ate some great food. I noticed how my friend seemed to enjoy every moment. One evening as we were finishing dinner, we were served a delicious dessert. It was a recipe that had been in the family for generations. He put down his fork and instructed me to take one bite very slowly and taste it. Shut my eyes and savor the flavor. It became an experience. I asked him privately about how he lives each moment so deeply. He described to me the people he knew who had everything life could offer but were miserable and did not appreciate it. He vowed not to be that person. Saturday Lesa and I took a rare trip to the movie theatre to see The Hundred-Foot Journey. A film following the travel of the Kadam family from India to France where they open a restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory's Michelin-starred high-end eatery. At the center of the movie is Hassan, a young man who aspires to be a chef. As a young boy he was taught to cook by his mother and learned to taste and appreciate the flavor. Much like my friend, the movie showed Hassan savoring the food and the experience. I highly recommend the movie. We all have work that needs to be done and I enjoy the satisfaction of completing a task and doing it well. However, we need to take moments to quiet our mind and slow down. I have found these moments at the beach or sitting by a lake, a therapeutic massage or yoga class. You can find a quiet place and read the Bible or a book. Take time to be thankful and pray. Whatever you decide to do, make it a priority for your own health and well-being. Start savoring life today. Question: Comment below to tell us what do you do to savor life? Have a great week!