In the age of ready-to-eat foods and ever expanding super markets, cooking has become more of a hobby than a necessity. TV programs like Masterchef make it seem even more like an exotic way to pass time, and so many people I know enjoy cooking, but find it terribly boring to do the daily, mundane cooking. Special weekend dishes anytime!
Bring in the Love
As an energy healer, I know the importance of ‘clean’ food. Ever wondered why temple meals are so tasty, even when they are so simple? Or why, even if you frequently indulge in fine dining, your mother’s rustic dish still satisfies more? It is is the love. And that, really, makes all the difference.
It doesn’t matter how fancy it is. It doesn’t matter how you plate it up. It’s not good enough if it wasn’t made with love. And no matter how cool the 5 star chef is, to him you are just another customer. He cannot love your kids like you do. The food will therefore, never really compare, although your children will probably realize that only decades later.
Of course, health is another factor, but we’ll talk about that another day.
Watch your Feelings
For most mothers, it is not possible to avoid cooking when you are feeling low. Food cooked in anger or depression has very low energies and can even create illness in the family. If you are feeling low while cooking, be deeply aware of your feelings and surrender to them – do not resist. I know this sounds counter-intuitive, but it is the only way the vibration doesn’t affect the food.
Chant
One of the most wonderful things to do while cooking, is chanting. It could be anything that means something to you. If you aren’t religious, simply sing a soothing song that you like. The Gayatri mantra is a very powerful chant, if you are up for it.
Keep it Fresh
Foods are best eaten fresh, warm. Refrigerating it brings down the energy. Freezing even more. Not like many of us have much of an option there, but just saying, in case you do. The fresher, the better. Even better if it is eaten raw!
Be Judicious
My friends tell me I sound like their mother when I say this – please, please, PLEASE don’t waste your food. Give it away to a maid, to a beggar, do anything. So many are dying because they have nothing to eat. Wasting cannot be an option.