![]() There is a flippable book on my work desk. Today it is turned to the following saying; "Mommy, when I grow up I want to be a total bitch just like you." My mother always says, 'Mary, you look like such a normal person and then you open that mouth.' Thanks Mom... 'I am who I am.' Is my reply. Isn't "owning" who we are part of "growing up?" Only by taking ownership of who we are can we grow as a person. So, 'Who am I?' is a good question to exam today. Each of us has a story. We, all of us, are products of our environment. We become psycho killers or cooks. We become fierce or flounder. We become directed or lost. Sometimes, we are a mixed bag of all these qualities. I tend to cook with psychotic and fierce intensity which I allow my love of my family (and cooking in general) to direct. I had an opportunity to meet Sara Moulton recently. (If you live under a rock, Sara Moulton is a cooking rock star! She is as kind and patient as she seems on her PBS television show, "Sara's Weeknight Meals" too.) I got to ask Sara what she loves most about cooking and she asked me in return. We had the same answer! We both love cooking for our families and those we love. I also got to ask her if it is 'normal' to think about food and cooking all the time. (You know, read about it, watch cooking shows, think about it, dream about it.) She said, 'YES! It's called "Passion!"' Whew! Sara said she too dreams about food. Double 'WHEW!' Direct the manic energy of your inner psycho killer with love and passion to release your inner rock star and share that with the people you love. If that passion is cooking, writing, photography, gardening, learning, exploring, whatever. What are you passionate about? Please share what makes you tick in the comments section.
4 Comments
Ellen
9/28/2017 09:27:19 am
Singing is one of my passions. Now I sing just for the inner joy it brings me. I have had to give up so many other activities that were passions of mine such as walking. I miss walking more than eating normally especially when we are at the coast and I am working to accept the sadness this brings to me because I know that I am blessed and I focus on the things I can still do. Life is a journey with so many transitions and twists and turns so I always look for the new adventure and I try to not miss it! No matter what things can always be worse and everyday of life is a gift and a new and blank page on which to write your journey. I love your blog.
Reply
9/28/2017 10:02:59 am
Singing is certainly a joyful activity and like cooking, brings joy to others. Thank you for your comment! Keep reading Dear Reader.
Reply
11/10/2017 11:39:50 am
My Mother always told me to follow my passion. My Father, on the other hand, wanted to lead my life. I was conflicted by two individuals who meant the world to me. However, I learned a thing of two from the way they raised me. First, you have to make sure that you have the guts to follow your passion. Lastly, sometimes your passion is not meant for you and that's okay, live life happily and do something worth your time.
Reply
11/11/2017 11:02:57 am
Thank you for your comment. You are absolutely correct! Some passions are meant just for fun and could be great hobbies. Incorporating whatever gives us drive (or passion) into our daily lives is gift. Please keep reading and commenting!
Reply
Leave a Reply. |
Mary GrubeAvid home cook and passionate instructor Archives
May 2019
Categories |