Caring Practice
The Old English word for caring caru means sorrow, grief, or anxiety. Although this is a surprising description of the word, it holds within it an aspect that is critical to the spiritual practice of caring. When we commit to the practice of caring, we become aware and attentive to the sorrow, grief, or anxiety that rises in us when we see others struggling and in need. It is, as Kushner says, “running the risk of feeling.” When we truly risk feeling, we are no longer able to ignore, avoid, or deny the reality of people’s needs. The spiritual practice of caring begins when we decide to risk feeling.
—From Strength for the Journey: A Guide to Spiritual Practice
Written and read by Renée Miller
Photography by Diane Walker
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