I love Thanksgiving, brings me back to memories of my mom in the kitchen. She loved to cook, I and now I do too! My mom grew up in a poor family with little food so even on a regular day when she made dinner for us, she made enough to feed extra just in case someone stopped by and was hungry..So it was no exception that on Thanksgiving we had a FEAST! Mom would invite everyone and anyone for holiday dinners, even strangers. Her heart was bigger than the universe itself it seamed. She loved people and wanted to give as much as she could to others often going without herself.
The air filled with aromas that made my heart smile. She loved to be in the kitchen and often would sing while she cooked-I inherited her great singing voice!! hehe.. But anyway the point is she was always happy and full of love when she cooked and her positive energy was transferred to the food we ate!
It is said in monasteries that the monk whom meditates the most is the one designated as the cook. They have the most peace and loving energy to pass through into their creations in the kitchen. Energy is very powerful, If you are cooking happily and lovingly that will pass into the foods that you cook and others eat. It works the same if you are in a bad mood and rushing to get it done-you can transfer your negativity into the food..Do you really want to ruin everyone else's day?
I have also heard to be in the kitchen and cook, one should maybe light a white candle, take some cleansing breaths and truly enjoy what you are doing. The more love and positive energy you cook with, extends to the food and those who eat it..I for one try this as I want a happy healthy family!!
Many of us get stressed out near the holidays and dread cooking a large meal. I ask you to take a different view this year. Plan ahead and delegate what you can. Have some helpers in the kitchen, little ones love to help when they can. heck get the husband off the couch and make it a family adventure!. Truly enjoy cooking, take your tine..no one will starve I promise you! Play some music, do a little dance and sing! It pens you up to so many wonderful opportunities...honest!
Get creative in the kitchen, google recipes, talk with family about passed down recipes..create your own! I am going to recreate a spinach mashed potato recipe I had when in Illinois. It was potatoes, spinach, dill, yogurt, butter and salt and pepper (I think). It was delicious and I will do my best to re-create it!
So get in the kitchen and cook with love in your heart, dance in your step and song in your soul!
and be grateful for all you are and have in your life!
Namaste
Beth
