The Art of Cooking

 The Art of Cooking 🌶

I’ve always loved cooking, but never really considered it a hobby… it was just something everyone did to, um, survive…


That was, until I started making space for cooking in my day. Not rushing it, not watching tv (on my phone or something) at the same time, not doing multiple other things at once, but being very present and intentional with cooking.


Cooking is now one of the weekly things that I find pleasure in. A relaxing playlist and the intention to be mindful really do make all the difference. Make sure you give it a try…


(If you’ve neglected your kitchen, you can read my take on the importance of its upkeep in ‘The Art of Creating Your Sanctuary’)


How do you cook?


#wellness #mindful #smallmomentsforyou #pocketsofpeace #pocketsofpleasure #smallmomentsofpause #cooking #minfullness #mindfulcooking #slowliving #slowlife #slowlivingmovement #slowlivingforlife





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