In the second part of the A to Z of Becoming, R stands for Relish.
Relish is an interesting verb. To relish something you need to be absorbed in it, to be captured by it, to be very present and aware so that you are fully experiencing it.
You might relish a simple food, like this bread or fruit……
Or you might relish a complete experience…..(this next photo shows table set for lunch at Jordans Wine Farm in South Africa. The style of the restaurant, the view through the window, the delicious food and wine, and the great company of dear friends…..all go towards making this an experience to relish
Whatever you relish this week, one thing I guarantee will enhance the experience, is to slow down. Take your time……..
This is my new motto (I saw it on a wall in a village in France) – translated into English it says “Gently in the morning, not too fast in the evening”.
So, find something to relish this week – sink into the experience, absorb yourself in it, savour it, enjoy it….RELISH it!



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