I was going non-stop and I could feel my plate getting heavier and heavier. I’d eat something (complete a task) and something else would appear. Things just kept piling up on my plate and the more I’d say, "I have too much on my plate," the heavier it all felt and the more it would stress me out, causing me a literal stomach ache. Then, I realized that I have a choice to take it one bite at a time instead of focusing on the entire plate. I also get a say as to what ends up on my plate. There are foods (tasks) that I don’t want, that aren’t good for me, or I’m not ready to try yet that could come off of my plate. As people try to offer me more servings for my plate, I can simply say, "no, thank you." Some of this "food" can be stored in the fridge to be “eaten” another day. Some of it will rot if I don’t take deal with it now and I know that that’s where my attention needs to be. How about your own plate? How stacked is it? How heavy is it? How balanced is it with food you enjoy and food you have to force down? Are there bits on your plate that are rotting away? Are there portions that you don't even want to taste and put off eating, but once you finally do - you realize they don't taste that bad after all? I realized that I don’t want a plate heaped with all kinds of things. I do not desire a plate that is overwhelming and feels like I'll never finish. I absolutely don't want a plate that makes me nauseous just looking at it. I want something more balanced, more appeasing to my palate. There are certain things that I’ll still have to "eat" until I can find someone else who enjoys them and will gladly take them off my plate for me. I also recognize that there are times when I need to take some of my portion and serve (delegate) it to others. Life is like an all-you-can-eat buffet. There are a lot of options to choose from and the amount of food seems endless. The question is, do you really want to spend your entire day just "eating?" It’s not healthy to put all of your energy into solely “eating.” It's so important to step away from the plate and rest, to exercise, to do something fun. Take time to just stop - to meditate, to get out in Nature, to connect with people and have a great conversation. We all know that overconsuming real food isn't healthy for our body and can lead to physical issues and disease. Yet, how often do we overconsume our metaphorical plates? You have the choice to stop force-feeding yourself. You also don't have to continually serve yourself so much of what other people are telling you to eat. We will all have things on our plate that we'll need to "eat" whether we like it or not. We just need to make sure that we're balancing our diet and that there's food on our plate that we thoroughly enjoy. We need to remember to take breaks from our plates and to engage in other activities that bring us joy and soul nourishment. When that plate does become overwhelming, and you're starting to feel anxiety, go back to taking one bite at a time. Then, give yourself the opportunity to really take a look at your plate and figure out how to make it lighter and more appealing. Bon appétit, Adrienne :)
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AuthorHello! I'm Adrienne Almamour, an empathic intuitive conduit. I assist people by detecting and clearing their subconscious emotional energy blockages. This blog is a commentary and reflection of life from an intuitive standpoint which also incorporates ways that allow us to be from our heart. |