Tuesday, February 11, 2003

Eating Meditation

Last night, I ate two raisins during meditation class. I noticed the difference in the ability of one side of my mouth to taste more than the other. About 7 years ago, a cyst had a big party in the left side of my jaw and neck wrapping itself around the nerve that runs along the jawbone. After the surgery, I had no feeling in the left side of my tongue. It caused several problems as I chewed my tongue while eating without realizing. The lack of sensation caused me to have a little trouble speaking without a lisp. I had to consciously think and pay attention to what happened in my mouth in order not to eat my tongue and to speak clearly. Fortunately, the nerve injury was not complete and with time it improved. I now have a slightly diminished sensation on the left side of my tongue. (I've noticed it most when kissing.) But last night, was the first time I can remember, since immediately after the surgery, not tasting fully on the left side of my tongue. Isn't that funny! Mindful Drew hasn't noticed something so basic and right "in my face" everyday until now.

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