Beautiful words and gorgeous delicate image. I've experienced these moments at communion and understand how difficult it is to describe the practice for anyone who's never stepped into that part of themself. I think you've done a truly beautiful job here of bringing a sense of what's wrapped up in the moment. Your description of cooking also took me back to a couple of treasured moments: silent mindful communal cooking in a retreat centre (I love it when I get put on kitchen duty!) and the overwhelming peace and power I felt when I got to visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar and sit as part of the huge communal langar (kitchen) there. Thank you this morning for returning me to some of my life's softest and most enduring parts.
Throughly enjoyed. Thank you!
Beautiful words and gorgeous delicate image. I've experienced these moments at communion and understand how difficult it is to describe the practice for anyone who's never stepped into that part of themself. I think you've done a truly beautiful job here of bringing a sense of what's wrapped up in the moment. Your description of cooking also took me back to a couple of treasured moments: silent mindful communal cooking in a retreat centre (I love it when I get put on kitchen duty!) and the overwhelming peace and power I felt when I got to visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar and sit as part of the huge communal langar (kitchen) there. Thank you this morning for returning me to some of my life's softest and most enduring parts.
Love your work Caroline!
What a beautiful essay, I don’t think I’ve read anything quite like this, thank you!
Wasn't it something? So much of substack is all same-same and then we find these gorgeous treasures.