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What does it mean?
Cooking for others should come from a place of care, whereas using a microwave is seen as neglect.
In plain terms
Cooking with love is good, but using a microwave is an act of hate.
What can you take from it?
The effort you put into feeding others reflects your feelings for them.

Where it applies

  • parenting
  • domestic life
  • meal preparation

Putting it to work

  • cook a meal for someone
  • prepare food with intention

Questions to consider

  • How do you show care through food?
  • What does cooking mean to you?

Another view

Microwaves are often necessary and not always an act of hate.

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