The profound connection between intention and food.

The Hidden Power Behind Every Meal:

There is a fascinating story that teaches us about the profound connection between intention and food. When King Nevuchadnezzar brought - Daniel, Chananiah, Mishael, and Azariah - to his palace, he attempted to transform them through what they ate. The king gave them new Babylonian names - Belteshazzar, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego - and insisted they eat from his royal table.

But these four understood something deeper: Nevuchadnezzar's intention wasn't just to feed them; it was to influence their very essence through his food. The meals prepared by the king were for the specific purpose of disconnecting them from their spiritual roots and reshaping their identities. This wasn't just about nutrition - it was about transformation through intention.

Daniel secretly requested from the chef a simple diet of vegetables and water instead. He promised him they would look well fed and the king would never know that they were not eating his food.

After just ten days, they appeared healthier and more vibrant than all others in the court who ate the royal food.

Avraham and Sarah knew this secret as well which is why they insisted on preparing the food for their guests by themselves imbuing the food with love and belief in H'shem.

When we cook, our intentions infuse the food we prepare. Are we cooking from a place of love and nurture, or from stress and obligation? Are we present in the process, or are we disconnected and distracted?

Before you prepare the next meal. Take a deep breath and say a silent prayer that everyone who eats from your food will be filled with love of H'shem. And if you are angry or in a bad mood it may be a good idea to ask someone else to cook or order in. If that's not an option do whatever it takes to change your mood.

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