Seeing (and Loving) the Divine in The Everyday with Carrie Newcomer
Learning How to See with Brian McLarenShow Notes
How do ordinary moments become portals to the sacred?
On this episode of Learning How to See, Carrie Newcomer joins Brian and Carmen for a conversation-and-concert that explores “short-form empathy,” the contemplative power of music, and the everyday practice of seeing, and being seen, through eyes of love. Along the way Carrie performs two beloved songs, sharing the stories that shaped them, and Carmen invites listeners into a simple chant that can travel with us on morning walks or difficult days.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Listen to the song Start With a Stone inspired by CAC’s Daily Meditations and co-written with the legendary John McCutcheon here
Find the song I Do Not Know It's Name here
Find the song It's Always Love here
To learn more about Carrie Newcomer and her work, check out her website here.
To learn more about Carmen Acevedo Butcher, check our her website here.
To learn more about Brian McLaren, check out his website here.
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