I hear your frustration. From a Jain Dharma perspective, minimizing or mindful eating is not about policing your personal space, but about spiritual and ethical aims that extend even into daily habits.

Key ideas in simple terms:

• Ahimsa (non-violence): Many foods involve harm to living beings. Eating mindfully and sparing animals when possible reduces harm and cultivates compassion.
• Self-discipline and inner peace: Controlling impulses around food helps calm the mind, reduces attachment, and supports clearer, more compassionate action.
• Purification of conduct and mind: Eating with awareness (not overeating, choosing less harmful foods, timing meals with intention) feeds restraint, which is a path to inner freedom.
• Karma and consequences: Intention behind eating matters. Consistent mindfulness in eating leads to fewer negative karmic consequences and more positive mental states.
• Health and environment: Moderate, thoughtful eating often improves health and reduces environmental impact, which also aligns with Jain concern for living beings and the world.

Notes on tradition:

• Digambar and Shwetambar communities sometimes differ in emphasis on fasting and dietary rules, but both traditions encourage restraint, mindful consumption, and non-violence.
• There isn’t a requirement to abandon personal space or autonomy; rather, the idea is to align daily choices with ethical and spiritual goals.

If you want, tell me what specific situation you’re dealing with (a family meal, social setting, or personal practice) and I can tailor Jain guidance that stays faithful to the tradition while addressing your concerns.