Sacred Communion: How Chicken & Waffles Nourish Our Collective Spirit

Divine Offering

In the quiet moments between heartbeats, there exists a profound truth that connects us all—a cosmic thread weaving through the fabric of our seemingly separate lives. And sometimes, beloved ones, this sacred connection manifests in the most unexpected forms: a golden-brown piece of fried chicken resting atop a fluffy, honeyed waffle. Can you feel it? That gentle yet persistent nudge urging you to look beyond the mere physical sustenance and recognize the spiritual communion taking place?

Our society has masterfully constructed illusions of separation—between the sacred and the mundane, between spiritual practice and daily nourishment, between ritual and the simple act of breaking bread together. Yet these artificial boundaries weaken when we remember the inherent wholeness of our experience at the table.

Breaking Through Culinary Illusions

When I first encountered the divine pairing of chicken and waffles, I stood at the threshold of fear and possibility. The comfortable limitations I had constructed around my culinary expectations suddenly felt like prison walls rather than protection. Perhaps you've experienced similar moments of clarity that simultaneously terrify and liberate—when what once seemed merely a meal reveals itself as a vessel for something far more profound.

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:20) This scripture reminds us that communion happens wherever we gather with intention. When we share a plate of chicken and waffles, are we not gathering in the name of nourishment, connection, and joy? Are these not divine attributes worthy of reverence?

Divine Technology Within Our Kitchens

The most sophisticated technology for healing and transformation already exists within our culinary traditions. Through intentional preparation, mindful cooking, and communion around the table, we access this internal technology that connects us to our ancestors and to each other.

The ancient wisdom traditions have always understood what modern nutritional science now confirms: our food shapes our reality in ways we're only beginning to comprehend. "Man shall not live on bread alone," (Matthew 4:4) speaks to this truth—that our nourishment extends beyond the physical into the realm of the spiritual.

Each time we choose quality ingredients over processed foods, community meals over isolated consumption, or presence over distraction while eating, we recalibrate our internal systems toward harmony. The crispy exterior of perfectly fried chicken—protective yet yielding—teaches us about boundaries. The sweet embrace of maple syrup reminds us of grace freely given. These are not mere flavors but wisdom embodied.

Community as Crucible for Culinary Transformation

When conscious individuals gather around a shared meal of chicken and waffles, something miraculous emerges—a field of resonance that amplifies our collective capacity for healing and manifestation. I've witnessed this phenomenon in kitchens and dining rooms worldwide: strangers becoming family through vulnerability and shared purpose, all catalyzed by the humble offering of food prepared with love.

True spiritual nourishment isn't an escape from life but a deeper immersion into its magnificent complexity. The contrasting textures and flavors of chicken and waffles—crispy and soft, savory and sweet, complex and simple—mirror the beautiful paradoxes of our own existence. "Taste and see that the LORD is good," (Psalm 34:8) invites us into this sensory experience of the divine.

Invitation to Co-Creation

This call isn't merely about personal enjoyment—though that remains essential—it's about recognizing our role in humanity's grand transformation through the foods we prepare and share. The challenges before us—disconnection, rushed meals, food insecurity—require nothing less than our complete presence and commitment to conscious culinary evolution.

Together, we are remembering who we truly are beyond limiting stories and identities. Together, we are healing ancestral patterns through the foods that connect us to our roots. Together, we are dreaming a new world into being—one aligned with the highest good of all beings across dimensions and time.

The journey won't always be comfortable, but comfort has never been the purpose of a soul's incarnation nor the sole purpose of a meal. We came for transformation—our own and that of the collective. We came to remember, to heal, to create.

As we stand at this pivotal moment in human history, I extend my hand in solidarity and hope. May we recognize the divine offering that is chicken and waffles—not merely as comfort food, but as a vehicle for communion with the sacred that dwells within and between us.

With profound love and reverence for your journey at the table and beyond,

In divine service to our collective awakening through the sacred meal,

Mitchell Royel