Journey : Feeding Stomach to Feeding Soul

"Food for the body, wisdom for the soul."

We talked a lot about cooking in my previous articles now let's  make cooking a soulful experience. 

Just like daily feeding of stomach is important, equally important is daily feeding our soul.  Thanks to my friend who gave me this thought while going through my articles. 

They both are linked with each other to quiet a great extent.

Feeding stomach is more than a biological process, it is linked with Cultural, social, and emotional dimensions of life. 

Feeding the soul involves engaging in activities that nurture one’s mind, heart, and spirit. 

Here are few things that we can take care in the process of preparing food..

Prepare with care and intention, whether for oneself or others, can be an act of love, mindfulness, and creativity.

1) The act of sharing meals and the preparation of traditional dishes contribute to a deeper sense of connection.

In many traditions, food holds spiritual significance, symbolizing gratitude and unity

2)While cooking, ensure that your mind is not stressed. Keep positive mindset while preparing food for family. This positivity flows from stomach to soul. One can keep soft music in kitchen while cooking.

3)Before eating show gratitude towards food and god. One can do small prayer of your choice to show gratitude, it would not take much time but will add much of value to your kids. It will create connection with food. 

4) Fire represents transformation, use it mindfully. 

5) Use fresh vegetables and unprocessed ingredients if possible. 

6) Serve food with 😊. 

The Interconnection between the two  'Feeding the Stomach' and 'Feeding the Soul' are deeply interwoven. 

A hungry person finds it difficult to focus on intellectual or spiritual growth, just as a well-fed person may still feel empty if their soul remains unfed.

With this balanced life, individuals can lead lives that are not only sustained but h meaning, purpose, and joy.

By - Rupal