A wonderful dinner at Gurney

I had a wonderful dinner with my family, my BIL, SILs and nieces at a place called New Zealand Restaurant. It was a simple meal but it was a wonderful gathering with all laughs and serious talks. I told the gathering that it was the opportunity to sit together for a meal that makes it wonderful. How rare is the occasion for the relatives to gather together and catch up with each others' well beings.

We were joking and laughing while enjoying the food and drinks. My SILs were talking about goodness of stem cells and there had just attended a talk by a Taiwanese Professor who is specialized in the stem cell products. The Professor have advised them to follow three principle rules in life . Firstly, to smile more and make the world smile with you , secondly, chew on your foods for a minimum of 30 times and thirdly, be merry and happy. These three principles fall in line with the basic Buddhist teaching.

Smile is a reflection of your inner wisdom and beauty and it is a show of humility. Smile is contagious and it projects loving kindness to all. Smile and the world will smile with you...

When we talk about chewing our food , the Professor explained that if we chew our food long enough, our gums will excrete an enzyme which neutralized the toxins in our body.. In the Buddhist practice, chewing the food is practice your awareness of eating ,enjoying the breaking of the food in small particles and to enjoy its creation and dissolution. We are eating in meditation and awareness.

Be happy. Like I have say in my earlier articles. Everybody wants happiness and to avoid unhappiness. If we practice meditation , we will be able to still our mind and avoid re-actions to our thoughts and in full control of our actions. We will calm down and will be in  relax and slow down our pace in life.

The usage of stem cells are at its early stages and the benefits is unknown and uncertain. Our body re-actions differently as no DNA is alike. Any thing can happen and if it matches, then the treatment would be effective but if it re-acts differently , it will have no impact or usage.  It is a bet against uncertainties.

Hence, the basic three principle is more effective to our general well being.  Smile, chew longer and be happy. This is your choice and you can do it.  It is as simple as ABC and if we practice long enough , it will become part of our life style and a permanent part of your behaviour.

Namaste.