The Magickal Lunchbox, Part I

Note: I don't have any children, but if I did, this is something I would do. The inspiration for this came from The Urban Primitive, a book I enjoyed reading. I'll have to do a review one of these days. The book is back in the States somewhere, though.


Lunchbox Magick

(Yes, it’s magick with a “k”. I know people debate this spelling, but it’s kind of a habit for me.)
Yeah, yeah, I know it’s summer and the kids are out of school, but this way the parents out there have time to think and plan.

Every day, most of us who have children send our little kiddoes off to school, often with a packed lunch. Sending a prepared lunch to school with your children, whether it’s in a brown bag or a reusable container (which is, as we all know, preferable to disposable), you can take this opportunity to send a little extra magick to school with them.

For the younger set, choose some stickers that represent things you want them to carry with them. Choose pictures of an animal with which they identify – a bear, a big cat, or even a mythological being such as a unicorn or dragon. This could be a power/totem animal, or one that represents certain qualities such as swiftness (to outrun bullies), strength, peace (dove stickers), or wisdom
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Designs such as sigils for protection or love can be drawn onto the inside or outside of the lunchbox with a marker, or even painted on. Runes can be drawn onto the outside or even etched into the handle of the box. Choose something you are all comfortable with ,and let the children help.

Older children may not want their lunch containers decorated with stickers or pictures, but some of them may feel comfortable with runes. S/he may wish to decorate her/his own box or bag with other pictures and stickers as well, such as pictures of celebrities or musicians. A special design can be drawn on first, then covered with the other pictures, or, if s/he prefers, simply trace the design on with your finger. Dip the index finger of your (or whoever is doing this) dominant hand into salt water and, visualizing, trace a design or word into the container. The water will evaporate, but the intent will remain.

Small slips of paper with runes or chants can also be tucked inside the containers. Even a ‘love’ note (for the younger ones, as we all know teenagers would be absolutely mortified) can give your child a sense of peace and well-being and help strengthen their spiritual defenses. You can charge the lunchbox (as well as your child's backpack and other supplies) with all of the love of protection you would normally bestow in person, to help him/her get through the day safely until s/he is back at home.