Almost there…
Last week I wrote something and posted it here about what has been going on with Pure Food and Wine and One Lucky Duck. A week later, a huge amount of progress has been made towards their re-launch. While I still feel all of the things I felt when I wrote my last post (including fear, regret, terror, massive humility!) layered on top of that, and resonating more, are things like gratitude, determination, purpose and connection. Emails coming in have been heartwarming and a bunch even made me cry. People can pooh pooh social media and electronic connections all they want, but there’s something amazing about support from people in this way. It’s almost extra special because it’s offered up with nothing to gain, no pre-existing personal relationship, no expectations. And it makes you (or, me at least) feel more connected to what’s out there. Part of that whole “oneness” thing. It happened before years ago when my cat got sick and I took to social media to see who could give me advice on things like how to syringe feed your unruly cat. The advice, well wishes, poems, stories that poured in, as I was heartbroken and he was sick and then finally left me, were meaningful to me in a way very different from any support from people I already knew personally. There’s something about that exchange of good energy, mutual support, compassion, and more on a level beyond your immediate circle that can make you feel part of something larger. Again, it’s that oneness thing. And well, now I’m starting to make myself a little queasy… so I’ll get on with it.
First, things are looking much brighter. Second, so many of you have offered to help in so many ways, and as hard as it is for me to admit, I do need that help. And I also love the idea of more people being part of this re-boot, towards this outcome that will right things for everyone all around. Idealistically I thought there could be a way to splice up ownership in small increments, but alas, there is not. Pesky securities regulations. So, at the urging of many, I put together a very quick campaign, which could help the most crucial parts of repair (including my staff first and foremost) and re-opening to happen that much faster, while everything else is worked out. This is scary to do, but another step forward in the face of fear, and I will deal with the results, whatever they are. So, here it is: http://bit.ly/OneLuckyDuck
Finally, I think I mention this in my second book, but a few years back, one very special sous-chef at Pure Food and Wine once said to me, “Every other kitchen I’ve worked in is built on fear. This place is built on love.” (thank you Ben). Again that was a while ago. But I’ve always felt he was right, he is right. I may have been distracted with my own BS for a while (understatement), but even when I wasn’t there, everyone at both Pure Food and Wine and One Lucky Duck has always cared deeply about each other, while working hard and creating something unique. And so, I want to restart what we do, open the doors, and make it that much more special, and finally ready to grow, as we’ve always been meant to grow. People’s emails, offers, encouragement, cheering and more have meant so much, all propelling this forward. If you wrote to me and I have not yet written back, please know I read what you wrote, I’m hugely grateful and will write back, as soon as I get a breather, or even if I don’t.
I’m so full of hope now.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Love and mint sundaes…
photo by Heidi Kristoffer!
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