19/10/2026
đ± A horse, an apple tree and a lesson Iâve never forgottenâŠ
Many moons ago, during my Ayurvedic studies, one of my teachers, Dr Vasant Lad, shared a story that completely shifted my understanding of food.
When he was growing up in India, his family had a little horse who lived at the bottom of their garden. Every day, the children would feed him fallen apples, and every day heâd come galloping over, delighted at the prospect of his favourite treat đ
Years passed, the children grew older, the little horse passed away and the family buried him in the garden.
Lo and behold, a few months later, an apple tree began to grow from the very same spot. đł
As so we have this poignant example of the cycle of life:
From Seed â Apple Tree â Horse â Seed â Apple Tree đłđ
What appears to be an ending is, in fact, a new beginning in this endless exchange of energy between the earth and all the life it supports đ
I remember hearing this story and suddenly seeing food in an entirely different light.
Every ingredient on our plate belongs to a much greater story. The food we consume becomes part of us, just as we are part of natureâs continual unfolding.
And yet, somewhere amongst all the counting of calories, nutrients and the endless conversations about what we should and shouldnât eat, I wonder whether weâve lost touch with the more expansive meaning of nourishment.
Perhaps thatâs where Ayurveda has something rather lovely to offer us. âŁïž
Iâve been exploring this in my latest Roam Journal post, The Sacred Art of Eating, along with five simple Ayurvedic practices to bring a little more awareness, gratitude and connection into the everyday act of eating.
Little things that can make even the most ordinary meal feel rather extraordinary.
đ± Comment APPLE below and Iâll send you the link to the full Journal post, including all five practices to try at home.
With love and appreciation,
Hayley x
