Sacred Food

Everybody loves to eat! Food is a way to celebrate life, family, friends, and the good things on our path. But did you know that food can also be a deeply spiritual experience that helps us create more joy, inspiration, health, and connection in our lives?

For thousands of years people have said prayers and blessings over their food as a way to honor the power of sustenance and to express their gratitude. Sometimes these blessings and prayers are specific to a particular religion or tradition, while other times they are just a sentiment from the heart. No matter which path you take, taking time to add good energy to your food is a great way to turn every meal into a sacred experience.

Gratitude
When we take a few moments to feel or speak our gratitude for the food we enjoy, we transform the whole process into something truly magical. Gratitude relieves anxiety, opens the body to receive nutrients more readily, calms worry, and removes negativity. Just saying a simple 'thank you' can change everything~!

Prayer
Adding a prayer or petition for healing, joy, abundance, and growth in whatever way you choose can saturate your food and the eating experience with spiritual energy and deep sense of well-being. Many spiritual and religious traditions across the world value praying over a meal as a deeply transformative experience.

Sharing
Taking time to share the food you have and treat others is a great way to make food symbolic of celebration, joy, and love. The more we share and enjoy together, the more good things we attract to our lives! When you have the ability to share with your friends, family, or even with strangers by donating to local charities - make it happen!


Bon Appetit!

The Power Of Giving

November is known for being the month of gratitude due to the Thanksgiving holiday, but did you also know that this is the perfect month to get charitable?

As the cool weather months approach in some places, and as the holidays grow near, the importance of sharing what we have with those who have less becomes more important. During this time of year, it's the perfect opportunity to clean closets, raid pantries, and find extra funds to share with those who are in need.

I love taking this season as a chance to go through all of my winter clothing to see what others may need. I also like to think ahead for the big holidays and figure out simple things I can do to make a difference in people's lives.

If you have extra time, money, or goods that you can share with your community - now is the time to do it. This is the most important time of year to share because the weather can be extremely hard on the homeless and those who cannot afford winter clothing or provisions. This truly is the season of sharing!

I encourage each of you to go above and beyond this year to share, give, and empower!