Creating your shamans kitchen
The concept of shamanism originally evolved as a spiritual and healing practice of indigenous peoples of the planet. The practices have been traced back thousands of years. Now the word is used quite loosely, being interchangeable with "sorcerer", "medicine man or woman", or "witch-doctor". The terms have been used in the Americas, Far East and Australia as with our own Celtic ancestors.
As a group, shamans understand ways of working with universal energy and Mother Earth to enhance their own lives and the lives of others. Understanding energy is one of the Shaman's main tools. We human beings, interact with energy throughout our lives, but don't often stop to take the time to notice how we relate with it. It is beneficial to notice how we feel about it and to develop a conscious intent.
How where and what we eat relates directly to the way we are; it sets a certain tone. Taking time to prepare our food, in a space we have created with loving intention, sends out one type of energy. A fast-food life style and having "no time" creates another.
The same thing applies to recycling. Taking individual responsibility to recycle and re-use is sending out an intention of caring for the planet.
To lead a healthy and fulfilled life is something we all strive for. A Shaman's Kitchen creates an environment to assist in that process. Through it we care for important assets, our own bodies and each other!
Start by reconnecting with your kitchen. Have a clean up. Look through the cupboards, then stand back and appreciate the space. View it through different eyes. Have the intention of creating beautiful healthy food for yourselves, family and friends.
Honoring all things is the shaman's way. This is simply appreciating the food that we are about to cook and eat. Getting the ingredients you are going to use together in front of you, and notice how you feel about them. Taking a moment to be conscious of the journey they have taken to be with you and what they are about to give you. Giving thanks for it.
The recipes help you to create a flow in the way you cook. They ensure there is always something in your fridge to use as a base, to conjure up with ease another beautiful and healing meal.
"Cooking With Love - Healing Through Food"
The kitchen and cooking have been my main tools in finding peace. The information in this website is a reflection of personal experiences that help me to lead a full-filled exciting life, to find contentment and express gratitude. It is important to have faith in something, so why not in a universal energy and ourselves?
I hope these ideas will help you in creating the environment and focus to bring positive change in your life, and that you will find that vegetarian food can be flavorsome and satisfying, as well. I look forward to sharing the recipes and ideas from my shaman's kitchen to yours.