What an evolution from "Betty's Diner", where people came with their "despairs and hopes", and she "served them all with a nod and smile, eggs and bread like bread and wine."
Here, everybody comes and adds to the potluck whatever they brought with them. I read the song as a recipe how to live well in the contemporary, difficult world. Bring with you whatever good you have. Share, contribute, collaborate, "juggle plates." What a great poem, and a lively song for our times! "Don't mind the mess, glad you are here". Thank you Carrie; looking forward to your complete album.
One of the best things about potlucks is the anticipation of the unknown--who will attend? What delights await sampling? Being open to the possibility of new discoveries. 💜
Carrie, what a wonderful sentiment in this new song. You have such a way of saying what the heart feels. ❤️ So looking forward to the show ar The Buskirk in September!
Today's post reminded me of Gwen and David Clayborne, some friends from the Baha'i faith who would hold monthly potluck dinners at their home in the Chicago suburbs and invite people of different backgrounds and races, often people they had just met or didn't know very well yet, to come and get to know one another, read poems, sing songs and converse. Sometimes there was a topic to discuss, sometimes there wasn't. It was a lovely gesture of hospitality. I write about Gwen and David in my book "How To Live: What The Rule of St. Benedict Teaches Us About Happiness, Meaning and Community." Here also is my recipe for empathy:
Take out a big bowl, the biggest, most spacious one you have
Spread silence along the insides of the bowl
Add in a listening heart
Mix in a willingness to learn, to be surprised
Add a dash of humility to recognize when we have been wrong
I love the new song, Carrie. I have much going on inwardly and outwardly today, so I don’t have the heart energy to write a recipe just now. But my first observation of the song is that it sounds exactly like how it would be if Miranda invited all the regulars from the diner to her house for a potluck.
I continue to send you best of luck with the new album.
I have eaten this dish before and it is delicious. I am always hungry for it, and I love being served it, as well as serving it to others. The enjoyment when it is shared is beyond measure.
Carrie, Love ❤️ this prompt, new song, and how you highlight and give credit to your fellow artists. Will write a recipe and post later. I want to replay song 🎶 again .
What an evolution from "Betty's Diner", where people came with their "despairs and hopes", and she "served them all with a nod and smile, eggs and bread like bread and wine."
Here, everybody comes and adds to the potluck whatever they brought with them. I read the song as a recipe how to live well in the contemporary, difficult world. Bring with you whatever good you have. Share, contribute, collaborate, "juggle plates." What a great poem, and a lively song for our times! "Don't mind the mess, glad you are here". Thank you Carrie; looking forward to your complete album.
One of the best things about potlucks is the anticipation of the unknown--who will attend? What delights await sampling? Being open to the possibility of new discoveries. 💜
Carrie I love this song and I love the idea of an Empathy recipe! Here is what came up with:
Two big hearts full of care
2 heaping cupfuls of love
An armful of hugs
A handful of listening without judgement
A cupful of patience
An ounce of sympathy
A dash of understanding
A pinch of grace
Thanks again Carrie!!
Mix it all together and bake.
Give to those who might need it
My email address has changed. How can I get the new one to you?
A powerful feeling of gathering along with the embrace of life and love.
Carrie, what a wonderful sentiment in this new song. You have such a way of saying what the heart feels. ❤️ So looking forward to the show ar The Buskirk in September!
I like your new,song it also reminds me of Room at the Table. I loved a tree grows in Brooklyn I read it a long time ago.
Hi Carrie hoe are you? Its a Jackie I have posted some of my poetry here
Today's post reminded me of Gwen and David Clayborne, some friends from the Baha'i faith who would hold monthly potluck dinners at their home in the Chicago suburbs and invite people of different backgrounds and races, often people they had just met or didn't know very well yet, to come and get to know one another, read poems, sing songs and converse. Sometimes there was a topic to discuss, sometimes there wasn't. It was a lovely gesture of hospitality. I write about Gwen and David in my book "How To Live: What The Rule of St. Benedict Teaches Us About Happiness, Meaning and Community." Here also is my recipe for empathy:
Take out a big bowl, the biggest, most spacious one you have
Spread silence along the insides of the bowl
Add in a listening heart
Mix in a willingness to learn, to be surprised
Add a dash of humility to recognize when we have been wrong
Blend until mutual respect rises
Top with understanding
Garnish with compassion
Store at room temperature
Then sit and enjoy listening to "Potluck"
I love this recipe Judith! and I highly recommend "How To Live"!
Many thanks for your kind words.
I love the new song, Carrie. I have much going on inwardly and outwardly today, so I don’t have the heart energy to write a recipe just now. But my first observation of the song is that it sounds exactly like how it would be if Miranda invited all the regulars from the diner to her house for a potluck.
I continue to send you best of luck with the new album.
I so love this....Miranda would too :-)
Thanks for sharing your recipe!
I have eaten this dish before and it is delicious. I am always hungry for it, and I love being served it, as well as serving it to others. The enjoyment when it is shared is beyond measure.
Love this comment. We all need to give and receive.
What a great way to start the week and a great way to prompt me to write my little recipe.
Thank you so much. You are such a joy and inspiration! Here is my recipe:
Ingredients
Warmth, Listening, Mercy, Compassion, Softness, Kindness, Grace, Lovingkindness, Understanding
First: Heat your heart to just he right level of warmth...warm enough to open your ears and heart
for listening
Second: Add the right amount of mercy...enough so your compassion will rise the top.
Third: Mix together softness and kindness in equal parts..both are needed equally to empathize.
Finally: Add a huge amount of grace...we all need grace and lots of it.
Bake until you and those you are serving can taste lovingkindnesss and understanding.
Serve with a caring and happy heart.
I love this recipe!!
Carrie, Love ❤️ this prompt, new song, and how you highlight and give credit to your fellow artists. Will write a recipe and post later. I want to replay song 🎶 again .
Please bring your music to the east coast.