Family eats together - Stays together

In this post, let me revise the two previous posts viz. the importance of Vastu Shastra enabled Future Kitchen environment from the view point of future family requirements that also included a post on utilizing renewable energy fueled Future Kitchen.

From the future considerations, such needs would seemingly be important for familial well being. Future considerations mean working parents, their long working hours, unpredictive working patterns ......... that in totality results less frequent meeting among the family members. An overview of my previous two posts tell that a person could dwell in peace when he/she comes back home (Vastu Shastra constructed) after a rigorous day at work. Being able to be at peace when at home, then the person could attend to all the pending activities that require attention at home may it be in the kitchen, study room,........The all time presence of fuel (renewable energy source) to activate the various kitchen activities would make for the most comforting activities as it would not just destress an individual seeking recreation but also satiate hunger and thirst from such homely food prepared not only for self but for all the other family members.

Some well known proverbs in India promoting the importance of dining table manners particularly amongst family members are;

‘Jaisa Ann Vaisa Mann, Jaisa Pani Vaisi Vani" means ‘as is food so is the mood and as is water so are the words’

‘Jaisa Khaye Ann, Vaisa Hoye Mann, Jaisa Piye Pani, Vaisa Hoye Vani’ means ‘one is how one partakes food and water’

These proverbial sayings usually signify the influence of food on overall health. It enables one to develop ones personality. Our history and culture as well as our economic and social circumstances determine and in turn are reflected in the kind of food we consume and how we consume. The same applies to our personal beliefs and tendencies. Eating being an everyday necessity, therefore there is an enormous variety in the manner in which we could cultivate ourselves every day.

Alas, time may not permit the coming together for all the family members at all times but then what happiness could be got with such Vastu Shastra concept built house that would be fueled with never ending renewable energy sources when one has to share the dining table with none of the family members. So the duty towards achieving personal goals in life that do need appropriate punctual attention in society ought to go parallel along with the duty towards reporting punctually at the dining table at home because "A Family That Eats Together, Prays Together, Stays Together" otherwise our individual goal achievements no matter what high they could be would go waste had we had nobody to share the same with.

A few benefits of having meals together in the family;

·         Unwinding oneself with improved communication

·         Learn, unlearn and relearn manners at the table

·         Develop healthy food awareness

·         Develop health awareness practices

·         Avoid health damaging practices

To conclude, eating dinner and other meals together gives everybody a sense of identity. It can help one comfort the routine struggles and begin memories that could last a generation. So, no hesitation and no thinking! Just be sure to reach the table in time every time.