“The Table That Brings Us Together”

In a little restaurant in Mexico, I came across this vibrant mural—characters from different eras and myths sharing a meal at the same table. It made me smile and pause. Around the world, sharing food has always been about more than calories; it’s about connection. Studies show that people who eat together regularly tend to have stronger social bonds and even better markers of health, like lower stress and improved cardiovascular outcomes. Eating alone in front of a screen can leave us feeling empty in more ways than one. What if, once this week, you invited a friend or family member to share a simple meal—phones away, conversation flowing? It doesn’t matter if it’s takeout or home-cooked; what nourishes us most is often the company.