Eating not only nurtures the body and the soul – but every time that we put food into our mouths we are also confirming our beliefs, which is a kind of self-hypnosis – just as a glass of water sends the body and the mind positive messages – so to does the food that we eat – except with food – the messages can lie between the borders of the mixed and negative kind – making the job just that much more difficult to embrace change with a clear conscience.
The food that we lean towards to as staples – reflects our core beliefs. It shows us exactly where we are in terms of being open to change – and being open to other cultures.
Within western society – heavy foods like pastries and white bread, buttery products and an over indulgence of sweets – can often reflect a personality that finds change quite difficult. Although we all need staples in our lives in order to form the very foundations that we stand on – the amount of 'staples' that one consumes on a daily basis – shows us just how much we are willing or unwilling to bend – to embrace change – and to ultimately become a more well-rounded individual.
There are a variety of ways that we express our views through food – and one of them is to take a dish from another culture and 'dumb it down' – infusing it with core beliefs and removing any possible chance of a completely new experience – which in itself is showing a slight ignorance or disregard for the culture – and pertains to a fear of letting go of anything that may alter your peace of mind. Although this is one step closer to being a well-rounded accepting individual – and it is better than not eating anything foreign at all –it is still showing that there is still a lot of work to do – it's basically akin to travelling overseas and only venturing as far as the four walls of a safe resort – not daring to go outside and experience what the country really has to offer.
A strong love for your own country's food is in itself a rejection of other nationalities – it shows a narrow-mindedness that comes with thinking that your Country is better than everyone else's. Whilst feeling good about where you come from is incredibly important – it can never be a good thing to hold on to it too tightly.
A rejection of a country's food –is equatable to how you feel about the country itself. It can hint at racism, ignorance and a lack of tolerance for those from a different background. It can also show an unwillingness to walk in their shoes – which also shows a lack of compassion.
But mostly it shows an unwillingness to try new things, which at its core shows that you are ultimately afraid of change, and change is a natural form of growth – to fight against change is to fight against nature itself – and nowhere is this better reflected than in the food we choose to eat and in the cultures that we choose to love.
A leaning towards healthier foods from all walks of life – shows a natural disposition towards self-love and love for all of mankind – ultimately this is where we should all be – or at the very least aiming for. Trying new food on a regular basis shows an openess – that you are willing to be a part of the world that wants to understand other cultures – that is willing to participate and celebrate the differences that makes us who we are.
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