Re: [BardonPraxis] Magical charging of food and drink

[Amberlyn <amberlyn@...>]

Greetings all,

Rawn responded to the query:
> >> Also what about sharing food or drinks (I have a partner). Bardon
> absolutely advises against leaving anything unconsumed that has been
> charged. How does this apply to other people eating your charged
> comestibles? <<
>
> Part of building the intention here is that you treat the food that
> you've charged as special. This means that no one else should consume
> it while it is charged. If you have left-overs, then remove what charge
> remains in them before disposing of them or sharing them with others.
> If your partner regularly eats a portion of your food, then set aside
> this portion and don't charge it. Charge only the portion that you will
> be consuming.

When I would make jams and preserves, back when we had an orchard, I was in 
the habit of enchanting the whole batch with Universal Love. I would stay 
very focused upon my intent throughout the process, and added meaningful 
gestures, etc. I took great care with these products, so that they would be 
very special. I even polished the jars so that they would sparkle with the 
inner light. Everyone who ate the jams at my table, would close their eyes 
and smile as if they had just been kissed. That was my sole intent - that 
whosoever partook of the magickal jam, would feel the love of the Universe. 
Nothing more. All said my jams had a certain element in them that they had 
never tasted before, and that they couldn't exactly put their finger on it, 
but it was good. Mind you, I served this only to my family and dear friends.

If I feel my marriage needs a little kick, be it peace, love or spice, I 
will often work my magicks in the kitchen, and always for the higher good.

***

I first wrote the above to Rawn privately, not wanting to derail the list, 
and asked him, "Would a Hermetist say I was wrong in doing this?" Rawn 
responded, and prompted me to share this with the rest of you:

> From: "Rawn Clark" <rawnclark@...>
> To: "Amberlyn" <amberlyn@...>
> Subject: Re: Re: [BardonPraxis] Magical charging of food and drink
>
> Dear Amberlyn,
>
> >> Would a Hermetist say I was wrong in doing this? <<
>
> ;-) Heavens no! A Hermeticist would say, "Right On!!!! She's a
> magician!"! ;) What you have described is the essence of the
> Eucharistic magic that Bardon described. The only difference is that
> Bardon de-personalized it and distilled out the essential technique that
> can be applied to a broader variety of circumstances and media.
>
> I think you should relate what you told me about your magic of food to
> the BardonPraxis list! It's an excellent example of how the techniques
> learned in IIH can/should be personalized, made practical and given the
> spark of spontaneity. [You can quote me on that! :)]
>
> My best to you,
> :) Rawn Clark
> 25 Feb 2003
> rawnclark@...
> rawn@...
> http://www.ABardonCompanion.com
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BardonPraxis

Thank you so much Rawn <smile>. Now, back to the kitchen to prepare supper 
<g>.

Amberlyn