Cook for yourself. Take the time and learn to enjoy what you create. Savor the preparation and then the result. It provides energy for you. Without energy you cannot fight against stagnation. Our society seems to be set up to provide outside sources of energy but it’s fleeting and does not result in pushing you. Because you are not directly responsible, it’s an illusion of movement. Real energy is created by what you feed yourself. Not what you allow to be fed you. That goes for food, people, and situations you find yourself in. Be aware of what you’re being fed.