Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies your freedom. The observer creates that space—noticing hunger, cravings, and impulses without automatically acting on them. You have hunger, but you are not your hunger. You have cravings, but you don’t have to obey them. Research on mindfulness-based eating by Kristeller shows this pause improves food choices and satisfaction.
This companion covers the space between stimulus and response, what to notice right now (physical, energy, emotional, mental states), hunger versus everything else, cravings as information, and practicing observation. (5 min read)