Bon jour, bon vivants! I'm back again with a new sizzling, sumptuous, savory, selection for our Rage On Cook Book. Because I know everything, I know what prominence ethnicity holds just now in the collective consciousness. There's always pluses and minuses in this very charged subject. So, today, we'll look at one of the HUGE bonuses of "Ethnic cooking"… Soul Food.

First, I'll need to dispel some popular myths - It's NOT true that only black folks have Soul, (or can dance or have any sense of rhythm, for that matter). In truth, we all have Soul. In fact, we all ARE Soul, on-going, unceasing, eternally Soul. Just now, for those of you reading this web site recipe, your Soul happens to be "housed" in a physical body. Because of this, you need food to fuel that body. But, did you ever think about what feeds your Soul??? Well, now is a good time to start this exploration…with my help, of course.

You will need the following ingredients:

1 Global portion of The Marvels of Nature This is to be inclusive of, but not limited to, mountains, seas, rain forests, sand dunes, rocky cliffs, glaciers, blossoms, sunsets, hurricanes, stars, meadows…you get the drift. Choose your favorites. You know, the ones that move, calm, and inspire you.

Ark-sized portion of animals This must includes winged ones; furry ones; ones with scales, fins, and shells; 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-, (and beyond) legged ones; those with feathers, talons, beaks, and bills; ones with antennae, ones with tails…be creative!

1 large trainload of children and babies This must include a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, ages, and genders.

Vast vats of the elements Earth, fire, air, and water. As well as precious gemstones and ores.

Ample portions of each of the following: Art, music, beauty, tastes, tactile sensations, smells, laughter, singing, dancing, love-making, prayer, play, giving/receiving, feelings (the full spectrum, not just the "good" ones), charity, awareness and insights, service, architecture, meditation…whatever moves you deeply.

Tons of LOVE

Now then, dearies, mix all of the above ingredients together within your Heart (for that's the only place you can hold all of this). Allow them to blend and enhance one another. Stir them with your imagination and then feel the stirrings within you. Expand your awareness to embrace them all, allowing the "glue" of Love to bond them together.

Now eat heartily of the bounty of the Soul Food all around you. Drink it in with your eyes Taste it's sweetness - so pleasing, so delectable. Feel the sensations throughout your entire body as your Soul relishes this offering. Feel the satiation it brings. Fully fulfilling!

This truly is Soul Food. Be Conscious of this and partake of it daily, in every sacred moment. In this way, you will surely bless your Soul.

I remain your Soul Mate,

Answer Lady, Oh My God!

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