The Power of Intention

I just heard a story about how the intention of a food producer can affect those who consume the food.  I was listening to “Splendid Table” on KUT, when Lynn spoke to Dean Radin of the Institute of Noetic Sciences.  The example used in the program was your mother’s soup.  A large name-brand corporation can make a can of soup with the same ingredients as your mother, but your mother’s soup makes you feel so much better.  How can this happen?  When your mother made the soup, she had good intentions.  They’ve done experiments with chocolate where monks set intentions over the chocolate and in a double-blind experiment, folks who ate the chocolate that had been meditated on had a better mood than the folks who ate the plain ole’ chocolate.  If you think this sounds too good to be true, check out Intentional Chocolate. 

Better yet, know that when we make our wines at Salado Winery Company, we infuse it with the intention that it will be enjoyed by all and fill you with peace & love.  Heck, we even practice yoga here to keep our intentions healthy, create a union of mind, body & spirit, and contribute to the mindful wellness of the community around us. 

And speaking of chocolate, the tickets are on sale for the Salado Weekend of Chocolate & Wine which will be the last weekend in September.