meditation prayer
Virtually every culture has a tradition of blessing food, cooking and eating mindfully, and giving thanks for the gift of nourishment, Alexander says.
Intention
To create a setting for nurturing and togetherness.
Materials
Festive table decorations, favorite foods, a candle.
Steps
1. Set a specific day and time for a weekly dinner. Every member of the family, even small children, should be in charge of contributing something — even if it’s just stirring the pot or setting the table. Focus your intention as you chop, mix, and blend.
2. Before eating, light the candle, then hold hands and acknowledge the gifts in your life. Create a special family blessing — recite a favorite short poem or say something like, “We thank mother earth, the sun, and rain for producing this food, the farmers for growing and harvesting it, and the cook for preparing it.”
3. Eat with mindfulness. Encourage silence as everyone savors the taste and texture of the food. Reflect on the journey from farm to table, and how lucky you are to be eating delicious, nourishing food.
adapted from wholeliving.com, Dec. 2011
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