Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3143: Mindful Indulging: Having What You Want Without Guilt by Sharada Hall with Tiny Buddha on How to Be Happy
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Oct 5, 2025 Explore the liberating concept of mindful indulgence with insights from a donut story. Learn how letting go of a rigid self-image can open doors to guilt-free enjoyment of life's pleasures. Discover practical steps to embrace your desires while maintaining a balanced perspective. Sharada Hall emphasizes that acknowledging cravings without judgment can lead to a healthier relationship with food. Freedom from denial and guilt is the key to mindful moderation versus addiction. Enjoying life doesn’t have to mean compromising your well-being!
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Donut Moment That Changed Her
- Sharada Hall once refused glazed donut pieces at an ashram to uphold an Ayurvedic diet and identity.
- Guruji insisted she eat them, she surrendered, and eventually ate several, which changed her view on self-image.
Freedom From Rigid Self-Image
- Letting go of rigid self-images frees you to admit desires honestly and without judgment.
- Enjoying a desire mindfully reduces guilt, denial, and the hold of an idealized self.
Acknowledge, Evaluate, Then Decide
- Do acknowledge desires without judgment and evaluate them mindfully before acting.
- If it's harmless, indulge in moderation with awareness, then let it go to avoid harmful stress from denial.