MEAL

 What is a meal ?  According to the dictionary “a meal is food served and eaten 

especially at one of the customary or regular occasions for taking food during the day, 

as breakfast, lunch or supper“.

But a meal is much more than that, it’s not just a way to satisfy our hunger or to fill our 

belly. There are different aspects of a meal for different people. For me meal is an 

experience and many types of experiences. 

Cooking a meal is a way to engage with all our 

senses, to smell, see, taste, feel . To me its a way to 

feel alive. Take risks by trying new dishes, learn to 

make new cuisines and when the result is delicious 

i take pride in my achievement and it boosts my 

confidence. It makes me a happier person as i become more creative with every meal. 

Nowadays if one can showcase their cooking and market it successfully a ton of money is 

up for grabs. 

Having a meal with your partner gives a 

way to forget our worries and bond on a 

different level. For some time we can rid 

ourselves of the cellphones and improve the 

intimacy which is a major problem for 

couples in this modern era. Just having a 

meal together may solve this problem. One does not need to spend a fortune to have candle 

light dinner, Just dim the lights at home and light some candles. It will create a wonderful 

and intimate atmosphere around you.

Having a meal with family encourages 

togetherness. Children feel a sense of 

belonging.When they spend regular time 

with parents, they feel loved and safe and it 

also develop family values and tradition. 

Listening to adults during the meal exposes 

children to new words and develop their vocabulary. Parents savor the good times with 

family at the table. Some people living in a joint family are fortunate to have three 

generations breaking bread together.

Having a meal with friends is also a lot of 

fun. The jokes that are cracked, the funny 

memories that are shared at the table are 

priceless. Interacting and socializing is what 

makes us human. Some of the experiences 

that are shared are hilarious and lift the 

mood of  everyone present. Not to mention the various business ventures that are started 

while the friends are having a meal together and the business plan written on a paper 

napkin.

Although i have mentioned some of my thoughts it is not enough. Everyone sees the world 

with a different angle and have different views. Eating a meal while looking at the screen is 

not as good as eating with someone, eating or cooking a meal with someone is mindful, it 

can lead you into a state of meditation.