Your Favorite Food

Dear you,

A delicious meal inspired this special letter to you. Sometimes, you want your meal to satisfy more than your taste buds. Your favorite food or food preferences tells a lot about your personality, your values, your cultural heritage, your identity comfort and your emotional connections. That's right. Just how much you can get about a person from their food.

Honestly, sometimes meals are just - meals -- nothing special. But when it's our favorite food, it just hits differently, I don't just know -- maybe in the solace or memory it brings us.

Do you know that:

• Knowing your cultural identity and heritage can help you understand your journey and live a fulfilling life?
• Knowing your values and priorities can help you live a fulfilling life?
• Knowing and understanding your emotional connections can help you live a fulfilling life?
• Knowing, understanding and embracing your personality traits and quirks can help you live a fulfilling life?

It's so interesting how your favorite food can help you answer all these questions. So, what's your favorite food? What does it say about you?

Let's play a game of culinary matchmaking.

Do you like it spicy? Nigerian gather here, LOL. Oh if you do, you sure have a partner in me. Some say a spicy dish reflects your adventurous spirit. Well, I do love me some highly peppery meal. If you love spicy meal like me then you will likely be a thrill seeker who embraces challenges.

Do you know that if you are fond of fine dinning or exotic cuisine, you are most likely a refined and cultured individual with a taste for luxury.

Do you also know that if you love sharing pizzas or tacos with friends, you're probably an outgoing and sociable person who thrives in groups.

Which one are you? I would love to hear other interesting things you know about food choice and people.         

Your favorite food can also have a personal meaning that is unique to you.

I know it is possible that you've wondered what your favorite food is, but you can't seem to put your finger on it. You are not alone. Many people struggle to identify their go-to-dish.

YOU DON'T HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD? CAN'T SEEM TO CHOOSE? HERE'S WHAT CAN HELP.

Take a moment and reflect, pay deep attention to your body and mind while you ask yourself this question:

• What food do I always crave when I'm stressed or happy?
• What dishes do I love trying new versions of?
• What flavors of food or snacks do I find myself drawn to again and again?
• What food makes me feel energized and satisfied?
• Does any food evoke any fond memories or emotions in me?

Answer these questions and voila! there you have it -- your favorite food.

It's okay if you still haven't gotten any. You could take a while to find out. Just trust your instincts on this one. It can change from time to time. Plus, you are more than allowed to have more than one favorite food.

Remember, on your journey to a fulfilling life, your favorite food can be a window to your soul, and embracing it can lead you to a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you. Preparing and enjoying your favorite food will nourish your body, mind and soul. When you savor your favorite food, it can help you see and enjoy the joy in everyday moments.

I don't know how to explain it but the way eating a good food I love boosts my creativity in my personal and professional life is something worth fighting for. Sometimes, nothing bad is happening in your life you just need to eat your favorite food.

Your favorite food is a bold statement of your independence and individuality.

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From my heart to yours

Glory Ize Isaiah

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