As a professional princess, I saw a lot of food. Everywhere I went, people wanted to feed me. This was a dream world, except for the fact that I was in character and couldn't chow down like some of those kids were doing with their birthday cakes. Not only did I get to wear a tiara, a few pounds of make-up and sparkly ballroom gowns - there was food and happiness bursting out of the houses and parks hosting the parties. What fun!
Some of my favorite moments as a princess included the whole cake process. The relatives proudly brought it out, blazing with candles, singing wholeheartedly, and presenting the celebrated child with a feast of sugary delight. With wild abandon, the kids would get cake on their clothes, hands, face, and sometimes mouth.
When was the last time you found yourself in such delight of the food you were eating? Use your hands, touch it. Smell the aroma. Really look at the details of the food in front of you. It's a fascinating and inspiring meditation. Bringing joy and appreciation to eating, making it a full sensory feast in one of the most nourishing, health promoting acts you can do. Have at it!
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