Breaking Bread Together

Breaking Bread Together by [Madisyn Taylor]( Taking the time to share a meal with family or a close friend not only feeds your body, but also nourishes your soul. As we rush to keep up with the speed of our busy lives, one of the first activities we tend to sacrifice is the sharing of a meal with other people. We may find ourselves eating alone at the kitchen counter or hurriedly drinking a cup of soup while driving in our cars. Yet taking the time to share a meal with family or a close friend not only feeds your body, but also it can nourish your soul. Companionship can fill the heart the way warm stew can satisfy your belly. Eating a meal with others allows you to slow down, while nurturing your relationships. Breaking bread with others can be treated like a ritual where the gestures of sharing and togetherness are just as important as the food you eat. Planning, preparing, and consuming a meal are all stepping off points toward good conversation, bonding, and learning about someone else. Inviting a new acquaintance to share a meal can be the start of a wonderful friendship. A shared breakfast can be a brainstorming session between coworkers, or it can set the tone for a positive day for family members. Lunch with a friend can be a welcome break from the day's stress, as well as a chance to unwind. Dinner with loved ones can be a chance to talk about the day's events with people who truly care. Sometimes, there may even be no need for conversation, and you may want to share a meal with someone while sitting in comfortable silence. The breaking of bread can be a fulfilling experience, especially when done among people you love and trust. So the next time you find yourself rushing through a meal in front of your computer, you may want to pause and reconsider. The warm feelings, sense of security, and enjoyment you experience from sharing a meal with others may be the kind of break that you really need. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Non-Surgical Facelift]( by Danielle Collins Have you ever wondered why exercise stops at the neck? We have 57 muscles in the face, head, and neck, and these need to be toned and strengthened just like those in the body. We also need to relax and massage these three areas for them to feel and, in the case of the face and neck look, the best they can. Perhaps you have been wondering what you can do to lift your face that doesn't involve more invasive techniques like injections or surgery? Face yoga may be your answer. It is a great way to naturally lift the face and help you feel calmer on the inside too. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Meditation for Transformation]( 2. [Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul]( 3. [Live A Sweet Life Without Sugar]( 4. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 5. [Overcoming Self-Sabotage]( 6. [Chakra Dance to Change Your Life]( 7. [21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge]( 8. [Unhinge Your Hips and Hamstrings]( 9. [What Women Need to Know About Men]( 10. [Conscious Dating]( New Courses • [A Year to Get Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise]( • [Speak with Purpose, Not Impulse]( • [The Intuitive Crystal Connection]( • [Live A Sweet Life Without Sugar]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2019 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]