Soul Says… Be Like Tofu

This September marks almost a year since I became vegetarian. What started as a curious shift in my diet has become a soulful practice—one that’s taught me as much about living as it has about eating.

And in that journey, tofu has become my unexpected teacher.

When I first started, tofu felt like the “safe bet” for protein. A blank canvas. Something to season, crisp up, or hide under sauce. But over time, I’ve realized tofu isn’t boring—it’s brilliant. It’s flexible, forgiving, and full of possibility.

Tofu is the quiet shape-shifter of the kitchen. It doesn’t force its own agenda. Instead, it absorbs what you bring to it. It soaks up spices, sauces, and marinades, and then transforms into exactly what the moment needs. Some days that means crispy cubes over rice and broccoli. Other days it’s caramelized and tossed with roasted vegetables. Sometimes, it’s crumbled into tacos, surrounded by fresh lettuce and tomatoes.

Sticky tofu, taco tofu, baked “chicken” tofu

And isn’t that the same invitation our souls extend to us? To live with adaptability. To soften enough to take in new wisdom, but stay grounded enough to hold our shape. To absorb joy, love, and lessons like a good marinade—and let those flavors deepen us over time.

Soul says… Be like tofu.

• Soak up the flavors life offers.

• Stay soft, yet strong enough to hold your shape.

• Adapt to every moment—crispy, saucy, or simply whole.

Almost a year into being vegetarian, I see now that food is more than fuel—it’s reflection. The way I’ve learned to prepare tofu mirrors how I want to live: flexible, open, soul-fed.

Because in the end, tofu has taught me this simple truth: your soul, like tofu, is endlessly versatile.

🌿 There’s No Place Like Soul.