Healing the soul comes in many ways, but one way that’s been lost is the magic of cooking. It is pure alchemical transformation that happens in the kitchen. Our partner gets sick and we create a healing soup. A friend is down in the dumps and we whip up something chocolatey and decadent to lend comfort. Magic happens all the time in our kitchens but has become another everyday art we’ve grown tired of, seen only as a mundane task necessary for daily survival.

This very accessible kind of magic has to do with soothing and healing the body and soul through thoughtful preparation that channels our love and attention. We have the ability to recreate our lives through the daily practice of nourishing ourselves and others through the thoughtful crafting of the food that sustains us. The secret ingredient that can’t be codified is our beautiful energy and intention that goes into the food we prepare. Here is where the magic comes alive.

It is the magic of giving freely. We give our time, energy, and love to nourish others and in the process of giving we end up receiving just as much, if not more. What did I tell you, pure magic. When we tune into that subtle frequency of genuinely giving we receive it all back in equal proportions. This reciprocation can be illusive when we are rushing through our days and all the tasks we mindlessly perform.

How easy it is to get caught up in the drudgery of anything we consider a duty, but these everyday tasks are more than they appear. They have the power to transform us on the deepest levels. We throw quick meals together without realizing the power we possess to heal ourselves and those around us. We mend fragile feelings, hungry bodies, and frazzled nerves with a hearty soup or freshly baked bread. We don’t need to slave away to create a gourmet meal, we only have to shift our attention and hone our perception.

When we channel our attention and love to the task at hand what we are inside gets manifested out in the open. The magical art of cooking only needs to be seen for what it really is, a way to transform raw materials into something extraordinary and that includes ourselves. It’s the synergy that happens when we step into the domain of everyday creation.

So the next time you are dreading cooking another meal step into the sacred space of the kitchen and connect to what’s calling from deep within.

Step into the art of feeding the soul.

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