Hopefully you have had a traditional meal from your chosen country by now. If not, promise yourself that this weekend, you will atleast go to a grocery store and check out the supplies. Start incorporating elements of their cuisine into your diet as you wish.
But let's also move beyond the tummy and explore the soul, spirit and mind of your chosen country's people. How do they take care of themselves, physically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally? Are they in therapy or do they pray? Do they have to join a gym to exercise or is manual labor the mainstay of their population? Do most attend colleges or join a monastery? Are public displays of affection banned or encouraged?
TODAY'S CREATIVITY CHALLENGE:
Explore the body, mind, soul and spirit of the people who live in your chosen country by researching these aspects:
Health & Wellness: medicines, folk remedies, doctors, hospitals, healing alternatives
Spirituality: beliefs, practices, holidays, astrology, indigenous versus imported religions
Education: colleges, grade schools, what kids are taught, jobs available
Remember - you're not getting your PhD here - you're really just quickly reading through things to find images, ideas or concepts that catch your attention. Don't turn this into a book report. You are looking for inspiration. A broad overview.
If something catches your eye, you can always come back to it.
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