Summary of Thich Nhat Hanh & Lilian Cheung's Savor

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#1 I have struggled with my weight all my life. I am tired of carrying this extra weight around. I do not feel good. Every day is a struggle for me. Every night is a nightmare. I have diabetes now, and I am really worried.

#2 The food court at the local shopping mall is a feast of choices that can overwhelm the senses. The abundance of aromas, colors, and sounds awaken your palate and your urge to eat. In and of itself, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But it often leads to eating automatically whether we’re actually hungry or not.

#3 The food industry spends more on advertising than any other industry except the auto industry. They want consumers to consume as much food and drink as they can, and then have some more.

#4 The Buddha teaches that change requires insight, and insight cannot begin until we stop and focus our attention on what is happening right in front of us. We must step off our frantic life treadmills, stop unconsciously doing the same things over and over again, and reflect on a constructive way forward.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Jun 4, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822504806

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Insights on Thich Nhat Hanh & Lilian Cheung's Savor

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

I have struggled with my weight all my life. I am tired of carrying this extra weight around. I do not feel good. Every day is a struggle for me. Every night is a nightmare. I have diabetes now, and I am really worried.

#2

The food court at the local shopping mall is a feast of choices that can overwhelm the senses. The abundance of aromas, colors, and sounds awaken your palate and your urge to eat. In and of itself, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But it often leads to eating automatically whether we’re actually hungry or not.

#3

The food industry spends more on advertising than any other industry except the auto industry. They want consumers to consume as much food and drink as they can, and then have some more.

#4

The Buddha teaches that change requires insight, and insight cannot begin until we stop and focus our attention on what is happening right in front of us. We must step off our frantic life treadmills, stop unconsciously doing the same things over and over again, and reflect on a constructive way forward.

#5

We need to learn to become solid and stable like an oak tree, and not be blown from side to side by the emotional storm. We need to learn the art of stopping - stopping our running so that we can be present for and embrace our habit energies of worry, blame, guilt, and fear.

#6

We must stop, calm down, and rest to heal. If we cannot stop, we will continue on the course of destruction caused by unmindful consumption.

#7

The Buddha taught that all of us have suffering in our lives. We can’t escape it. We can identify the causes of our suffering, and we can put an end to them.

#8

The weight gain that occurs with aging can lead to many health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. It can also lead to emotional problems, such as feeling ashamed or insecure.

#9

To change your weight, you must first understand the reasons why you are overweight. Many factors can lead us to get out of balance and gain weight, such as our lifestyle choices and our surroundings.

#10

Mindfulness helps you see your situation from a more detached perspective, which allows you