Aren’t lists for the grocery store? That’s what I used to think. A year ago when I was ending a bad relationship, a friend came to me and helped me discover the notion that much like picking out the ingredients to cook a great meal, you need to have a visual idea as to what you want when you are seeking your partner. Like most meals, you don’t want to side step on ingredients otherwise you don’t get the best quality of what you are fixing. If the recipe makes the meal, then the qualities of someone make the man. You could shortcut and be unsatisfied yet full, or you could take time, disallow substitutions, and prepare the best and long for seconds before continuing on with dessert.
So many of us know what we are looking for, but when presented with opportunities we relax on our preconditions and mentally burn our lists in order to satisfy our appetite at the time being. No one intentionally plans on going through drive-thru’s for the rest of their life, but if you are a person of good taste, when you know you don’t have something that’s truly satisfying to your mental palate, you will always desire an upgrade. I don’t care how many new burgers your favorite fast food joint puts out, a home cooked or a truly refined meal is the one you remember the most and appreciate when it’s presented to you. So why settle for less? Cheap and easy isn’t always the best thing for you…
As I put myself out there to get back in the relational game of life, I run across imitations, generic versions, and overpriced brands of the man I’m looking for. What happened to the old-fashioned, good ole reliable, in the nick of time, better than Lawry’s Seasoning Salt brothers that can add zest to anything you put them on. An addition you long for, and run to get as soon as you’re all out. No substitutions will do; I need a flavor that enhances, and never takes away from the taste. That’s what I’m looking for.
I’ve pulled out my list again. This time I won’t get sidetracked or relax on my ingredients. I know what I need because I know what it takes to fill my heart and soul with something worth my appetite. When you look back in your past there’s always one meal you remember the most. I’m looking for the one to repeat that satisfaction and forever leave me hunger-less.
© A. L. Lewis
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