For the past few days a young adult, maybe in his late teens or early 20's, has been sleeping on a sidewalk in front of a Jack in the Box. In fact, every time I've driven by I've seen him there; one time he looked to be meditating.
I've offered him a couple of drinks, from Starbucks one time and Jamba Juice the other. He's graciously accepted both, but he says very little. For the past two mornings I've been making him breakfast at my home and then dropping it off to him as he slept. Th
is morning it was scrambled eggs with some veggies, along with hash browns. I added a You Matter card and left him a note just to let him know that someone cares for him.
I hope to talk with him someday; hear his story. I was telling my own son about delivering this young man breakfast. I said, "I would hope someone would be as kind to you if you were in his position." My son responded with, "thank you." For me, life is about trying to see others as family...as myself. Seeing the humanity in each and every one of us, regardless of our circumstances. There is no you; there is no me; there is only the one...us.
I've offered him a couple of drinks, from Starbucks one time and Jamba Juice the other. He's graciously accepted both, but he says very little. For the past two mornings I've been making him breakfast at my home and then dropping it off to him as he slept. Th
I hope to talk with him someday; hear his story. I was telling my own son about delivering this young man breakfast. I said, "I would hope someone would be as kind to you if you were in his position." My son responded with, "thank you." For me, life is about trying to see others as family...as myself. Seeing the humanity in each and every one of us, regardless of our circumstances. There is no you; there is no me; there is only the one...us.
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- Posted by cyctw
- Jul 13, 2018
- Comments (9)
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dotmatrix wrote: When I read this today I immediately thought of my missing son Ben who might need food or kindness. I hope with all my heart someone as kind as you crosses his path. Thank you for your kindness. This story meant so much to me today. ♥.
Rajni wrote: Supporting till the needy one gets job is greatly appreciated.
I read a few days ago that city provide job for needy people.
You did a very good job.
Wish people out of compassion help get job for needy people.
It is wisely said that "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime."
I read a few days ago that city provide job for needy people.
You did a very good job.
Wish people out of compassion help get job for needy people.
It is wisely said that "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime."
Rajni wrote: Your compassionate heart did a good job. Actually speaking it is duty of the society to take care of the needy people like him. Past karma put such people in this helpless condition. Hope one day he tells his story and someone offer him work so he too can pay it forward. Thanks for sharing this inspiring post.
rapumpkim wrote: What a beautiful gesture of compassion i hope the young man finds a home and a better way of life soon. Until then he is lucky at least one person cares 😇ðŸ‘
healingtree wrote: That is how I see it too~~~family. Everywhere.
Mish wrote: You are such a beautiful soul, cyctw. May he find his way. ðŸ™
mindyjourney wrote: Thank you for reaching out to this young man with an open heart. When we realize that we are all really family, well...the opportunites manifest for us to be of service :)))
leoladyc728 wrote: what a beautiful person you are
DANCE wrote: what lovely words and such a kind and generous heart
