It's a great practice. Shabbat can be particularly great when it includes singing. And I also find that if it involves outside time, with nature, it's very powerful. It's amazing how in this day and age of so many distractions and technologies, life's best moments still come down to people, food, stories, singing and dancing.

Fantastic Idea JNS! One thing I have noticed with clients is how much they rush around and grab food and eat it at odd times and in odd places. Connections with family and friends seem more disjointed than ever before. A great way to create more connection and nourishment in your relationships is to share meals regularily. Sharing the same foods creates bonds both tangible and intangible as you create blood chemistry with what you put in your mouth. You might want to share the cooking duties by making it fun for others to come and cook with you or make some Fridays pot luck.