PRESENTATION OUTLINE
WEEK 1: EAT SOMETHING DIFFERENT
When I hear the word 'eat' I think of nourishment and sustenance, and I believe that, just as important as food is for our bodies, so is food for thought for our minds and souls. "Eating", as viewed in the context of "food for thought", can be done in many forms, including through books and films, conversations and advice.
In this exercise, I pondered some ideas that would help me see the things I am most challenged with in daily life differently: my relationships (love), my purpose (life), my career (ambition) and my outlook on life (attitude). These quotes became symbolic of the "chicken soup for my soul" that I need to eat in order to shape the way I think and feel when I am faced with obstacles.
On love: "Whoever says fairytales are unrealistic doesn't know jack... Fairytales are just as much about overcoming dragons and villains as they are about riding off into the sunset." --tweefur #fairytalesdocometrue
On ambition: "Follow the mirage and you'll find only disappointment... Dreams, on the other hand, have the potential to become reality." --tweefur #followyourdreams
On attitude: "Imagination is a powerful thing. At its best, the sky is the limit. At its worst, the grass, in reality, will never be as green." --tweefur #skysthelimit
On life: "No one knows when death will take them. You think if we did, we'd live our lives more fully?" --tweefur #carpediem
Additionally, like the standard FDA food pyramid, information and knowledge are nutritious for personal growth and evolution. I used a set of children's encyclopedias--specifically the same set of reference books I used growing up in the 70s in Liberia to broaden my horizons about everything from space to Greek mythology--to create an informational food chart. This new "Food for Thought" pyramid model represents various aspects of knowledge that all human beings should gobble up in order to broaden their horizons and enlighten themselves.
