Hunger

I think that we are vastly mistaken in eating when we are hungry. Hunger is a feeling from the body that alerts us of a need for nourishment. But we are nourished from so many things besides food. Sometimes I hunger for sleep, touch, love, alone time, a better job, more space, clean air, a good time. And yet, it seems that every time I feel hungry I don't ask my self, what is it that you need. We were asked this weekend in class to ask our bodies in the most loving way, what we could do for it to give us the best energy and love ever. I think feeding your body what it REALLY needs when hungry is a start. Next time, ask your self, what is it I am really hungry for and how can I make that. I think we often resort to food because even when we know the answer to the question, we feel we lack the means to arrive at the true meal. If we live our lives this way we become under-nourished and starve. Isn't it funny that we say to be courageous "takes guts". Because in the end, isn't that what we honor when we truly listen to our selves and our hunger, and then truly respond to that hunger? It really does take guts to be well.