What does it mean to spiritualize our diet? It’s more than just following an ancient or modern theory of what we should eat. When we plug into our life force and true self, we realize life is about relating. Whether we relate to a soul (the living energy), to the body or to the natural world, the art of being spiritually aware (yogi) is to infuse all relationships with integrity, care and wisdom. The yogi understands that pure and virtuous actions create freedom and peace within. Love is the highest intention behind any action. As we raise our vibration spiritually, our conscience won’t allow us to harm any living thing on a subtle or gross level. We become mindful of where our food has come from and whether it was cultivated with care and respect. A life of ‘ahimsa’, or non- violence, sweetens the mind and calms the soul. It can be a challenging leap for those new to the spiritual path but one worth at least trying. Through experimentation, we can see for ourselves the calming effect a kind diet has on the mind.