CARING NEIGHBOR ROUNDTABLE (CNR)
OUR INITIAL GOAL IS TO CALL TOGETHER AT LEAST ONE CARING NEIGHBOR ROUNDTABLE IN EACH ZIP CODE AREA ACROSS AMERICA FORMING A NETWORK THAT WILL ENRICH THE LIVES OF ALL AMERICANS.
What is a CNR?
A CNR is a community building exercise consisting of a monthly gathering in a home of 2-12 caring neighbors to nurture body, mind and heart. A shared meal (potluck) nourishes the body; a focused discussion stimulates the mind; and a meeting with caring neighbors expands the heart. The host(s) of a CNR selects, in advance, a topic or article to be discussed. The host(s) chairs the meeting in an atmosphere of respect for the uniqueness of each neighbor. The views offered on the chosen topic challenge ‘caring’ for the person of the neighbor over the thoughts expressed.
Why is CNR exercise so needed today?
- It fosters a neighbor-to-neighbor relationship that is not prejudging or overbearing leading to great conversation which binds us together yet celebrates our differences.
- In a dreadfully noisy world, a CNR exercise allows an opportunity to both listen and be heard.
- A CNR brings new and enriching insights through learning to respect the worth and unique viewpoint of each neighbor
- Connection as neighbors leads to new communication skills that often help strengthen one’s own family life and that of the wider community.
- Just as exercise of your physical body enhances your health, so, too, exercise of your social body impacts even more so on your physical health.
- Finally, in our stressful world, a CNR exercise tastes good and can be fun; it will open new worlds for you and will soon become a high point in your busy month. Call 517-627-4591 to start a Caring Neighbor Roundtable.
- The ‘Pass-It-Forward’ program, described at www.ePifanyNow.org, is a useful exercise to get up to the speed needed to start a CNR.
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