Thoughts of the Day by Felipe: Mindfulness (as it pertains to food, sustenance, and more)

Today's Quotation: Let us not take what we eat for granted; let us view our meals as an opportunity to give our Lord praise. Dillon BurroughsToday's Meditation: "Give us this day our daily bread." Most of us know the feeling of being without something we want or desire. However, for how many of us has that thing been a necessity of life such as food or water? So many people--who are less fortunate than us--will spend the majority of this day just trying to survive. And if I allow myself to be aware of this truth as I fulfill my own daily needs, I cannot help but be filled with gratitude for the many gifts I have been blessed with this day. How often do I give thanks and praise for the food I have before me? Do I eat quickly or wastefully, oblivious to the emotions that I should be feeling? Do I allow my mind to be preoccupied with thoughts, without taking even a brief moment to feel blessed? We have the opportunity to rejoice and give thanks with every meal we eat. And if I c