

And again, we can do our little research. We
can eliminate garlic, onion, caffeine, noise,
news, and neighbors, and then bring them in
one by one. This way, we see what really
disturbs us and what doesn’t.
I remember somebody telling me that taking
some onion was not a problem for her, but
having some cabbage was. The digestion
would take too long, and all the energy during
the practice would be still in the stomach area.
Our bodies and minds digest food differently.
So, we need to stay mindful of what goes in,
be it physical food, communication with other
people, engaging in activities. This way, we
can find out what exactly disturbs our peace of
mind and, perhaps, eliminate it.
When it comes to me, I know that having some
onion or caffein is fine for me. I stopped eating
garlic following the rigid yogi’s rules and
realized that I’m not missing out anything. So,
I continue this way. I’d accept a meal with
garlic in it at a restaurant, but I wouldn’t add
garlic when I cook at home.
I’m mindful of toxic people and activities that
pull my attention in too much and reduce my