Have had several cooking jobs in the past. I enjoy making chicken soup or bone broth in my home. Actually, there are times when I get more satisfaction from making the soup, than eating it. I tend to use slow simmering methods, that could last for several hours. Hobby Cooks know what I mean.
The Zen or the entire process of cooking, from chopping, to dropping to the final clean up, can become a form of meditation.
“can become a form of meditation.”
I know what you mean, except the cleaning process!