The Mahdi Times The Mahdi Times, Issue #32, July 2015 | Page 22

known that prayer on water actually changes the molecular structure! Water is an amazing carrier of energy. When you prepare food etc, the energy must be loving and balanced – because immediately you are transferring it into that and it affects the taste and the energy. Then that energy becomes a part of the person who is eating – think about it, that food, with that energy, will feed the cells, blood, organs etc, every single part of the body. If it’s positive, it will have a positive effect, but negative will cause negative effects. So it’s important, that when you prepare food, the area is clean and clutter free, thus allowing the energy to flow easier and is balanced and you are in a loving frame of mind – happy to create. When you are cooking, you can communicate with the food, place your hands over the pot or whatever vessel and using the names of God, duas and your own energy to infuse the food. Whatever your intention, for love, for healing, for reconciliation, for happiness etc. You can ask the food to nourish the receiver and you can bless the food. Remember, it came into your home with a purpose and all sustenance comes from God, so when you send energy to the food, you are actually acknowledging its purpos e is beyond the physical satisfaction and using it for a spiritual purpose. You can use Quranic ayats, names of God. I find Naad e Ali unlocks many doors and using the names of the Imams (a.s) also as keys. The thing is, there is no right or wrong way of doing this, because it’s about whatever speaks to you. Whatever you feel connected to will work for you as it is something your soul feels a connection to and whatever your soul feels connected to, speaks back. Experiment.