What is spirituality? This is what it is to me…

What is Spirituality?
Spirituality is not outside myself but within, being in spirit, being present in every day life, ordinary, simple … no concepts , no practices, nothing to be followed. Being spiritual is not something out there … another realm or place or that you are something special or something superhuman you have to accomplish… It’s ALL spiritual is not separated from daily existence, it’s your well being, your state of consciousness. The more “in spirit” you are the more ordinary and non-special you are then there that sense of appreciation, of abundance I look around and I see so much to be grateful for. There are many teachings , pointers to the truth but that’s all they are pointers telling you that what your are searching for is already within you …you just have discover it. The best spiritual reminder I can give you … is constantly ask yourself. What is my state of being this moment? what kind of emotions I have? what is my relationship with my being? is it align with my purpose? which is this present moment … always here. LOVE

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Cinthia Madrid is a chef, poet, visual artist, and humanitarian educator whose work bridges culinary tradition, cultural storytelling, and social impact. Her culinary journey began in childhood cooking alongside her mother and grandmother, where the kitchen became a place of creativity, heritage, and connection. She trained at the California School of Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu, where she received recognition for excellence in Baking and Pastry. Early in her career, she worked in some of Los Angeles’ most respected kitchens, including L’Orangerie alongside acclaimed chef Ludovic Lefebvre and Bastide under chef Alain Giraud. She later served as a private chef for legendary Hollywood director Joe Pytka and held executive leadership roles including Executive Chef at Morry’s of Naples in Long Beach. Cinthia has extensive experience as a culinary educator and mentor. As Chef Instructor with Open Gate International, she developed innovative culinary programs for vulnerable communities and taught culinary arts in juvenile halls and rehabilitation programs. Her initiatives include the creation of global culinary curriculum such as the “Passport” program and the launch of a self-sustaining restaurant initiative in Moldova. For more than eight years she has traveled internationally teaching culinary skills to survivors of human trafficking and vulnerable youth in India, Russia, Moldova, Uganda, Cambodia, and Mexico, using food education as a pathway toward empowerment and independence. Her work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, and she is a recipient of the Hispanic Heritage Award from the United States Congress. Beyond the kitchen, Cinthia is also a writer whose essays on food, culture, and social change appear on the Open Gate International blog. She is the author of a poetry collection and continues to explore the intersections of food, travel, and art through her creative practice.

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