Itadakimas'

We have been so fortunate as to have a series of exchange students stay at our home. I have not learned very much in Japanese. But I am impressed with the custom before meals of folding the hands in prayer fashion, and saying: Itadakimas. This means “I am receiving.” Regardless of one’s religious orientation or beliefs, this reverent mindfulness of what we about to do when we eat together seems very appropriate.






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