Recipe for Change

Have you picked up on it yet? The secret?

I promised a few posts ago to reveal the potion that continually cures me (because I am continually ill) of my “whatever-it-is” that keeps me from caring or even noticing Terry’s.

Here’s my personal recipe (I’m still experimenting with it):

Take one frozen self, let thaw in the fridge of exposure to other people’s needs. Trim fat acquired from being so self-centered for so long. Remove thick skin accumulated from seeing needs just on TV, not up-close-and-personal.

Soak in marinade of thought-provoking books and true-to-life examples of people doing good in the world. Rub in the fact that the frozen self has had it so much better in life than most others.

To enhance tenderness, let sit for some time with an unloved person, doing much more listening than talking. (Note: If you find it difficult finding an unloved person, you may have to look beyond your normal routine and friends. It’s an essential ingredient if you want your dish to succeed, so don’t skimp!)

Throw self into a pot of personal challenges to stew and simmer. Chop and add assorted character. Season with experiences of actually helping others close by and far away. Dish up with a side of humility. Serves as many as needed.