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Heartwings Love Notes 789 - When Less is More

Heartwings says, "A special experience need not be large size or amount."

I slowly savored the taste of the delicious white peach from the farm stand. I had peeled and cut up several and mixed them with a
few native blueberries and a little almond creamer for Stephen and me. As I ate another spoonful I thought about the special quality
of white peaches and the brevity of their season. Eating locally grown fruit of this kind is something to be cherished. I took my time
tasting this wonderful treat. "Less is truly more," I said.

Stephen nodded and replied, "like fillet mignon." I asked him to explain. "Well it is expensive so I don't have it very often," he began,
"and it's usually served in smallish portions, so you don't get as much, I suppose because it is so rich. Then," he went on after a
pause, "there's the idea that beef of any kind is not as good for me as fish or chicken, and I am aiming for longevity. So less is
more, just like your peaches."

I nodded; together we gathered up the dishes, put them in the sink and went on with our day. I continued to think about less being
more. For instance, eating less means more room in the clothes as I lose weight, and because I can't eat as much sweet fruit as I
would like to, the small amount I allow myself becomes more special. This can be applied to other aspects of life too. For instance
we recently had a rare visit with a dear friend we seldom see. We made the most of our short time together and enjoyed every
moment.

One theory for losing weight is to eat only three bites of any treat. I have noticed that the first few bites of anything do tend to be the
best. Perhaps the tongue gets used to the flavor and no longer notices it. I remember once on a trip to Italy my daughter gave me a
small piece of chocolate candy from a very old and prestigious maker. It was amazingly good. Having such a small piece was
actually quite perfect, better than having a large one. We cut it into even smaller pieces and enjoyed them slowly, letting the taste
linger on our tongues.

May you find much to enjoy in small bites as often as possible.
 

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Blessings and Best Regards,
Tasha Halpert
 

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