I sat in the middle of her kitchen watching her prepare healthy delights. The flavors made my taste buds explode as I resisted the urge to lick the plate. Leaf after leaf. Green after green. The sore throat that tickled as the sun rose magically vanished without medication. My body felt nourished for the first time in a very long time. Visions of an enhanced future appeared as I devoured light bites that have never been presented to me before.
As the food was served to me, stories of life and experiences were shared. Polite questions and strong truths were poised and positioned. You can only get to know someone if you spend time talking to them. Listen and engage with their accomplishments, origins, and pitfalls. The food was surrounded by a commitment to health. By the time I returned to the outside world, wellness was absolutely accomplished. I can only hope to return sooner than later.