Never do a quick, half-hearted prayer over your food.
Stop and observe your plate. Become conscious of what it is bringing you—proteins, fats, or carbs. The simpler, the better.
As gratitude lifts you, you become ready to transform your meal into soul substance.
This is genuine prayer. Now give thanks in humility, and do not look at any electronic device as you eat slowly. If your attention drifts even once from this part of your day, you have forgotten the sacredness of the moment.
Spiritualize the food. That is part of what you are here to do.
Sometimes “locking in” looks like sitting in the sun and remembering that your life is also meant to be lived, not just optimized, monetized, and turned into proof that you’re worthy.
spend one single day not looking at a screen. i know this is easier said than done but just for one day do literally anything else. read a physical book. go for a walk in the park. do jumping jacks in your room. stare at the wall. listen to an album from your teenage years
there is a reason you are distracting yourself and if you stop for a day you will find out what it is. for this encounter you must cultivate courage. there is an ocean to cross, there is a dragon to face. we tell stories about heroes for a reason and as silly as it sounds, for you right now, this is that reason. the forces arrayed against you are mighty but help is available should you seek it. good luck and may god be with you