I jump up and down when you write about the zest for life. That’s me inside and out. I thrive on new tastes, new experiences, new challenges, changes, all of it. No matter how long I live I still feel like a starving woman drinking in the nectar of Life. I just can’t get enough of it. I loved how you describe this, because we literally are, on a soul or spirit level drinking in Life, eating Life. I believe that when one falls passionately in love with Life, they are consumed by it and simply love it all, even the challenging times are use to grow and gather deeper insight, wisdom and patience. I’m not saying that it’s always easy , in fact it can sometimes be down right hard or scary, but I still choose to embrace Life with all my heart and soul and live it all. I may come this way only once. So…..
.-= Robin Easton´s last blog ..Are We Eradicating Soul? =-.

I have to disagree with some of the points you are making.

First of all I believe that “good taste” has to do a lot with education – not necessarily school – let’s call it exposure to “the new”. “Taste” is acquired, and I think that it has to do quite a bit with becoming knowledgeable in a certain area (and yes, good taste can be in regard to food, if you educate yourself in the field….. say you are a food critic, or a chef, or a “foodista”, or you just love to go and check out the good restaurants in town…. or if you love experimenting with cooking….).

Second, I think that talent helps in developing “taste”; by talent I mean a certain predisposition, or “knack” towards the field you are learning about. For example, the more you read, the more your “taste” in literature develops, (you become more discerning with regards to what to read). At the same time, if you have talent, and you start to write, your writing will contribute to the development of your “taste” for literature.

Can one have “good taste” in all aspects of one’s life? I’m sure it is possible, with a lot of time, a lot of exposure, an open mind, and willingness to learn and change.

What do you think?

Best,

Titus.

I think the point is just that: it’s a matter of quality. The perceived quality of your life is directly proportional to the perceived quality of EVERY single (and recent, for the most) instant you live.
.-= d1d0´s last blog ..Your Standards Shape Your Life =-.

I find simpler is better for me on a semi-regular basis only because I do like an occasional duck a la creole or a fillet Mignon. I think when you pick a healthy life style when you splurge you appreciate the favors more. I also like experimenting with recipes. It is amazing what healthy substitutes you can find and hey roasted herb potatoes in duck fat. Is very good and chestnut jam in yogurt. I am getting so hungry right now.

Life is truly savoring each flavor of life every moment.
.-= BunnygotBlog´s last blog ..Coco Chanel: Famous Quotes =-.

Good to see you back here.

I have learnt that I must appreciate all the goodness and abundance around me today – otherwise what is the point of living?!

I keep a gratitude journal where I note down all the good things I have received – and it is amazing how quickly the list builds up.

As for caviar, being a strict vegetarian I cannot try it, but for lunch today I shall be savouring a luscious, healthy salad:-)
.-= Arvind Devalia´s last blog ..Why No Pain, No Gain is a Myth! =-.