I know I said I was giving up cakes, candies and cookies. My will power has failed me but let's put this in perspective. I said I was giving up these sweets that I dearly love in exchange for the sweetness of life. What could be sweeter than the flavors of fall?
Last night I spent the evening with Darrell's sisters and brother-in-laws. We had a delightful carefree dinner followed with dessert. Norma had made some sort of pumpkin bars or cake. The smells of pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg were intoxicating. I couldn't resist. I had two little bites. Just two. Not bad. Then as we were leaving for home we were asked to take leftovers. Darrell declined and I over rode his decision. Did I take the healthy foods? Of course not. I took a whole plate full of pumpkin cake and before retiring to my warm cozy bed I succumbed to the sweet intoxicating aroma of fall's spices with a big glass of milk.
How could I have been so blind? Part of the sweetness of life is the warm fuzzy feeling we enjoy when we indulge our taste buds, to savour the rich flavors of spices. It is a mistake to rigorously forbid ourselves to indulge in sugary foods. The problem is not the cookies and candies, the problem is with binging. Yes, I do binge. I don't eat just one cookie. I eat the whole box.
Joy can be found in the simple act of slowing down and truly savouring the flavors of your food, whether it be cookies and milk or a pork loin cooked slowly with vegetables.
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