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Healing of the broth and soul
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- Lumen
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- Gravy
- Louis Hay
It is the time when pleasant warmth knocks on the windowpane, pushing away the air that has grown cold overnight. I wonder what the temperature of your heart is this morning.
Today, I would like to share a warm and secret recipe left by Louise Hay, a world-renowned healing mother and spiritual mentor. It is a story about how to nourish your soul to open your closed heart and soothe your wounded spirit.
Louise Hay believed that true healing occurs when self-love, positive thinking, and the right food form a trinity. And at the center of it all was bone broth. Let us explore how this seemingly ordinary bowl of broth can transform into a magic that heals the soul.
First, the magic of parallelism that caresses the mind and body simultaneously
She says, "If you eat properly and have the right mindset, everything will go smoothly."
If the kind words (affirmations) we offer to ourselves gently melt a hardened heart, carefully prepared bone broth breathes warmth into every single cell of our weary bodies. Ultimately, both are the most powerful remedies, lying on the same plane of 'the act of self-care.'
Second, firmly building the small universe within me
We often say that we "feel it deep in our bones" when we realize the truth. Louise Hay likened "bones" to the solid structure of the universe. Strengthening bones and cartilage by drinking broth is a noble process of firmly grounding the shaky framework and mental foundation of one's life. The more anxious the day, the more we need a sip of solid broth to stabilize our inner center.
Third, Mindfulness and Love Alchemy Blooming in the Kitchen
For Louise Hay, the time spent boiling broth was never a bothersome chore. It was a time for mindfulness to fully love herself. If you find yourself cooking something for yourself today, try imagining this as you make the broth: the immense, warm energy of love within your heart flows out through your fingertips and seeps into the bubbling pot.
And when you take a bite of that finished food, place your hand on your heart and whisper to yourself like this.
"I am a truly precious and valuable person, deserving of preparing and enjoying this warm meal and providing myself with complete nourishment." The moment I receive the love I created back into my body, the meal becomes a perfect ritual of healing.
A Healer's Personalized Mental Prescription for This Morning
If you experience any pain, big or small, in your body or mind today, take out the following prescription and swallow it with a cup of warm water (or broth).
When you feel inexplicably down and your heart surges like waves:
I love and accept myself unconditionally. I trust the natural flow of my life, and I am perfectly safe in this moment.
When life feels shaky and you seem to have lost your center:
My structure is very firmly established, and my life is in perfect balance.
When you are angry and your body and mind are flushed red (inflammation):
My thoughts are peaceful and calm, like a still lake. I am now ready to willingly let go of the old patterns of tearing myself down and criticizing myself.
Louise Hay believed that when we combine positive thinking with nutritious food, we can even change our DNA structure to shine.
Today, it doesn't have to be a grand meal. When you approach a warm cup of tea or a bowl of rice prepared with care, try eating it while thinking, "This is a love potion for me." That single spoonful will be the beginning of a miracle that soothes your closed wounds and allows you to embrace yourself unconditionally.
Today, your emotional shelter is warm and safe.
I hope you have a cozy day where both your body and mind take firm root.
Reference Book: The Bone Broth Secret