I told him...that we ate when we were not hungry, and drank without the provocation of thirst.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans often consume without real need.
- In plain terms
- We eat and drink out of habit, not hunger.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize habits that drive your consumption.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you consume mindlessly?
- When do you act out of habit?
Another view
Some consumption is social or ceremonial rather than physical need.
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