Tekka Don is one of my favourite dishes. Simple and direct, one might think it would be hard to have a bad dish. The challenge lies with the ingredients and how they are prepared and assembled. Poor-quality sushi rice, second-rate tuna, and sloppy preparation will lead to something less than worthy. As I shopped, new packaging caught my eye – could it meet the minimum standard and make the cut for the dish?
As I picked one to try, I could hear Life’s whispers challenging me on many levels.
One’s view of worth begins within. The packaging for this vegan product looked compelling. I realised I had no idea what went into the product. It could have been highly processed or simple. The composition could be based on healthy ingredients or destructive ones. Superficially, it looked like it had potential. Sometimes, my imposter fears tell me the same. As good as the externals are, I have a line of sight on what is in my heart. There is a stark contrast! Beyond myself, the real story is found when I look to see how Divinity views me. Starting with my spiritual parent is the beginning of knowing the truth of who and what I am.
Actions tell one story, often with my intent sharing another. It is easy to be critical of myself and others without thinking of the larger story in which each is revealed. Before rushing to judgment, I hear myself being called to consider those who will inherit the results of my life. Candidly, “Whether they’re worthy or worthless – and who’s to tell? – they’ll take over the earthly results of my intense thinking and hard work. Smoke.” (Ecclesiastes 2.19) The role I play in this is critical. It was never about who will inherit. My life story is a revelation of what went into what they will inherit.
I am the chef of my life. I choose what feeds my heart and soul. I am free to write my story according to my heart’s values and priorities. Divinity states I am worthy.
