I was eating alone at a sushi counter in Ginza when the chef paused mid-preparation and looked at me. He said, in English, “You eat like you’re somewhere else.” I apologized. He shook his head, and said, “Don’t apologize, just come back.” I looked down at my food, took a proper bite, and actually paid attention to it. He nodded once and went back to his work, i ate the rest of that meal properly, every bite, nowhere else, just there, just the food, just the counter in Ginza and a chef who noticed I was absent and quietly asked me to return. I’ve tried to eat like that ever since, come back, stay present, taste what’s actually in front of you. It’s harder than it sounds, it’s worth the effort. When was the last time you were fully present for something simple?

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