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A review by ajira
How to Eat by Thích Nhất Hạnh
challenging
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
3.5
Every book I've read by Thich Nat Hanh has inspired a thoughtful reflection of how I'm moving through the world, and this was no different. The reminders that Buddhism teaches that we are all one with the universe and that everything can be meditative when we choose to remain in present in the moment and give our full attention to that moment, were timely and profound, as always.
I will note that there were a few parts that I didn't connect with as much - parts that seemed to reflect a rooting in fatphobic thinking. I also found the entreaties, in the last chapter, to remember that there are people who have less and therefore to be grateful for what we have to be disconnecting. I don't want to use or encourage others to use the suffering of others as inspiration to be grateful that we ourselves are not suffering in that way.
I think I'll read this again at some point in the future and see if it lands in the same way. Even with these objections, I found the book to be valuable and hope that others interested in deepening their mindful practice will consider reading it as well.
I will note that there were a few parts that I didn't connect with as much - parts that seemed to reflect a rooting in fatphobic thinking. I also found the entreaties, in the last chapter, to remember that there are people who have less and therefore to be grateful for what we have to be disconnecting. I don't want to use or encourage others to use the suffering of others as inspiration to be grateful that we ourselves are not suffering in that way.
I think I'll read this again at some point in the future and see if it lands in the same way. Even with these objections, I found the book to be valuable and hope that others interested in deepening their mindful practice will consider reading it as well.
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia