I once heard a term used when my wife was pregnant to describe the eating habits of women when they’re pregnant. The term was called “comfort food”. I looked around on the internet in several different places and did not like any of the definitions so I made up my own:
“Comfort food is a type of food that brings you to a state of rest, satisfaction and peace. It momentarily distracts you from the pains of life, allows you to exhale and helps you to better cope with life.”
As I thought about it this week I came to the conclusion that comfort food with thjs definition does not necessarily have to be food. As I looked at the things that brought me comfort I remembered that going to the movies with my kids was comfort food. Also spending time with my wife. Bowling would be a comfort food. Spending time watching comedians online. All of these thing could hardly be described as things that I eat but they do bring me great comfort. So I have started not limiting my definition of comfort food to simply food.
I also have realized that comfort food or comfort activities help me to better cope with life. Here are a few things that help me cope with life. It is like medicine that a doctor gives to help cope with negative symptoms.
• When I feel over worked the prescription is eating at good restaurants. Nothing helps me more to get away than sitting down at my favorite restaurant.
• When I feel hurt because of what someone said to me I watching comedians on Youtube. There is just something about laughter that helps.
• When I am frustrated I talking with my wife. There are some things that you can only talk to your spouse about and still receive unconditional love.
• When I feel like I have not accomplished much I playing with my kids. There is nothing that brings smile quicker to my face then hearing my children laugh.
• When I need to detach I go Bowling. That is my sport. It is hard for people to call me when the music is blasting in the bowling alley.
• When life seems really hard I watch a movie. I just feel like being a part of something that is not necessarily real life. I like the “once upon a times” and the “they live happily ever afters”.
• When I need to relax I take a hot bath. In the world of stand up showers (Bolivia) the man with a bath tub and hot water is king.
These are some of the things that bring me comfort. I feel more comforted already just by listing them.
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You are my king, baby!
I liked seeing this list all put together. Good stuff.
I like your list! So comfortable!
I am reminded of the clause “God of all comfort.”
Angie, Glad you liked it.
Annie, After a while I seems to find things that bring me comfort. Almost necessary.
It’s good to have comfort in this sometimes unhospitable world. There’s certainly nothing wrong with some diversion of sorts. Here’s a few things I enjoy:
- High-end bibles
- Fountain pens
- Knives
- Guitar music (Stevie Ray without the words)
- Like you, technical goodies. I am a Linux guy who wouldn’t go back to M$ Windows if you paid me. Got to get a Blackberry 8900.
- I’m in a coffee club. Some of the people are a little rough around the edges, but it’s a wonderful opportunity to minister the gospel.
Thanks for reminding me about what I sometimes take for granted.
preachpen,
That is great you have those think and even better you know what are your comfort food things. I think they sometimes make life a little more fun.