Passing the Plate: An Energy Exchange
July 21st, 2010 | 
Author: Passing the plate relates to exchanging energy in the form of money—we give to others to support them. Traditionally, giving by passing the plate is done in houses of worship and often carries a spiritual as well as monetary message. Money energy is spiritual energy.
In fact, everything is energy. When passing the plate in houses of worship the energy takes the form of money that is visible. I experienced an energy exchange from passing the plate in a non-traditional way.
Rather than receiving money from passing the plate that supports life for others, I received life’s memories. In this case, energy was in the form of a set of plates, one of which is shown. 
In late March Mom moved to an assisted living facility where she is enjoying life with her bedroom furniture and photographs and pictures. Last week was time to clear the rest of her house of 51 years to get it ready for sale. Seven of us (brothers, sisters-in-law, niece and nephew) had fun, most of the time, going through truckloads of belongings. Even though my Mom had saved a lot, she was extremely organized, making our lives easier, so much so that we cleared and cleaned and staged 2500 square feet of living space, plus an attic, recreation room, laundry room, storage room, garage and garage closet in 2.5 days.
Among the treasures we discovered were Mom’s grade school report cards, my grandfather’s silk top hat and an ethical will. My daily treasure is using the plates (shown) for breakfast or fruit, exactly as Mom did during the 4 years she had home health aides. When I shared with Mom that I use the plates in exactly the same way she did, she was delighted that I was getting pleasure. In some way she sensed the energy connection. Passing these plates is a spiritual energy exchange directly with my Mom.
In what ways you can pass the plate literally or figuratively for an energy exchange?
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I love this story. Thank you! I like to “pass the plate” with everyone I come in contact with, from my husband to the person walking in to a store behind me. Just noticing other around us and smiling at them can be a “passing of the plate”. I can’t help but to think of the Liberty Insurance commericals.
I have several treasured objects from my mother, my father, my grandmothers, aunties, cousins and dear friends who have passed that are kept safe. I do use those that are usable and in the touching, the memories, the smells, the voices, the activities return and I am once again connected in a most special way..
I am so very glad that you are able to share these activities with your mom whilst she is still on this plane.. I know that it warms her heart as it does mine..
nancyBe
It’s wonderful that you can appreciate the memories when I know it must be difficult to walk away from your childhood home. We’re looking forward to bringing home all our “goodies” in September, bringing a little bit of your mom and your family home with us.
And you will enjoy the energy exchange as well. Walking away was much easier than I imagined. Joyful, especially because I can share with Mom everything I’m using.
What a warm and touching sharing, Renee, and a beautiful plate.
I am really feeling like the “Alien” I am in this moment, though. I have always perceived “passing the plate” as meaning passing the responsibility. Another feeling, but energy exchange none the less.
Thanks, Renee, for sharing your experience of the energy of your mom’s things. I believe that we imbue things with our energy and so when you use her plates, her energy is present. What a beautiful acknowledgment of your loving connection.
Absolutely Adela. Energy exchange is omnipresent and I am blessed that energy from my mom the person is ever present.
I welcome your “alien” energy and learning about your perception.
Terrific new image for me of smiling as passing the plate. I’m a big smiler and appreciate your passing forward your way of passing the plate. I am curious about Liberty Insurance commercials. Must have missed those in my couch potato moments.
Thank you for sharing this Renee. When I read your articles, I often feel as if they were written just for me. It reminds me of when I would be sitting in church as a kid thinking, wow, is he talking specifically to me?
Great to know Amber, and I will keep this “universal message” in mind for future posts. Good to have a specific person for whom I am writing.