Take Time, Slow Down
This illustration is part of my Collective Food Wisdom series, for which I asked people across different languages and cultures to share a nugget of food wisdom or advice they’ve received that they continue to carry with them in their kitchen, garden, or life.
This wisdom comes from Laurel Alyn-Forest, whom I had the pleasure of hanging out with at a wonderful gathering called Wayfinder Weekend put on by Wayfinding Academy.
What is the most useful piece of food wisdom or advice you have ever received?
Laurel: Take time, slow down
Who gave it to you?
Laurel: Other cultures like Italy, France.
How does it show up in your life?
Laurel: When I travel, I'm curious about food and am reminded again to bring this home.
The Wayfinder Weekend I shared with Laurel cracked me wide open. There were people of all backgrounds, and each showed up willing to have their ideas challenged, to answer really hard questions, and to enter into a community of support.
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