There was a time when I was fueled by smoothies, juices and of course tequila. I used to always joke that I was “thirsty”. That mainly meant I wanted another round of shots. Subconsciously I was saying, “I’m dehydrated.. help!” But seriously, for years a lot of my “meals” came with a straw. Oh the environmental horror show I was. There was this grab and go mentality when it came to caring for myself. I was making good food choices (in the daylight hours) but I was never sitting down to ingest and absorb all that goodness. I kept myself on the go AND I was not chewing. You know, that oh-so-very crucial first step in the digestion process? Yeah I was not doing that. I was not honoring my body with a moment of rest or giving it a chance to recharge. It was more like dropping pennies in the swear jar rather than making a thoughtful, sound investment in myself. Which, for me THAT is what food has the power to be. Sitting down and eating a meal slows me down.. to a manageable speed. For myself and (as a bonus) everyone around me too. Chewing, savoring, considering, picking things out of my teeth.. it is sanctuary. I still love to juice and indulge in the occasional smoothie but they are no longer meal replacements. They’re warm up moves or accompaniments. Something to pair with a meal like I used to do with wine. I never had to pair tequila because I felt that it went well with everything. I could drink it naked, in the dark and feel content. That being said (and only mildly off topic) I realized this morning that I missed my 10 month sober-versary a few days ago.. so, way to go me! I made myself this gorgeous breakfast salad to celebrate. It would have made a dope-ass smoothie but well, I’m slowing it down. These days I love the bite.

Day 124: Salad for breakfast! Dino kale from the farm, mango, bloobs, raspberries, sunflower sprouts and microgreens. I dressed it in lemon, mint, fresh grated ginger and coconut oil.. seed garnish. A++