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ieiblue wrote: is there a way that you can give him a job?.. that way, i know he will also feel that he is not depending upon anyone but still trying his best to live modestly through his own means. Isn't there any place where he can actually stay? not on the road?...follow your heart.. you're doing good but if you think otherwise.. might as well stop it... go upon what your heart says.. as for me...he never likes his status now.. if only you can help him get a work... :P
violetangel wrote: Ask yourself, are you are doing this out of pity or out of love? There is a subtle difference. The pity vibration will not help you or him, but love will lift you both up.
Nixa wrote: I have done volunteer work with the homeless people in my past. I belonged to what we call here the "night teams" and we distributed food and blankets. Yet, the most important was not this. The important act of kindness was to TALK with these people, be interested in their stories that led them into the streets and trying to find and motivate them to get out of there. Practical advise: understand why he is living on the street, search for some organization nearby that might help him (rehabilitation center), try to motivate him to start over in one of these programs. Note: he will probably not be able to get a job without an address and he can't get an address without having a job. This is a very complex problem... but you should continue to help: not with money, but with food for the body and food for his thoughts.
monkeyinpajamas wrote: thanks for all your suggestions.
The only thing is that he is way too old and infirm to work anywhere.
I am going to ask him if he would like to be moved to an old age home and then try to find one.
Until then I need to follow my heart and do whatever I can for him in terms of food, and materially.
The only thing is that he is way too old and infirm to work anywhere.
I am going to ask him if he would like to be moved to an old age home and then try to find one.
Until then I need to follow my heart and do whatever I can for him in terms of food, and materially.
wink wrote: There should be more people out there like you. You didn't think with your head - your heart led you. I would pray about what to do next but the suggestion of pity vs love is good. Let the Love lift you and him up - there should be more young people like you doing good deeds!!
ieiblue wrote: go on...as long as in your heart it's not just pity but you're doing it coz deep down in your heart it's supposed to be done... :P
wayfarer wrote: Hey, Guin, the more I read from you the more I am convinced you are a beautiful soul.
It sound to me like this old man is slowly passing from the world. This is not a comfortable journey for anyone to share. Perhaps this is why you don't feel so happy. But, as he goes, so must we all. What you do for him, you do for yourself as well.
Mother Theresa said something like, the least they can do is help someone die within sight of a loving face. You might be that face for this poor man.
It's a terrible burden, but I believe, in the end, its why we're here.
All my admiration.
Wayfarer
It sound to me like this old man is slowly passing from the world. This is not a comfortable journey for anyone to share. Perhaps this is why you don't feel so happy. But, as he goes, so must we all. What you do for him, you do for yourself as well.
Mother Theresa said something like, the least they can do is help someone die within sight of a loving face. You might be that face for this poor man.
It's a terrible burden, but I believe, in the end, its why we're here.
All my admiration.
Wayfarer
monkeyinpajamas wrote: Dear friends,
Once again,I am very thankful for all your comments and suggestions.
Your kindness shines through even in the way you appreciate the actions of others.
I am a very ordinary,flawed person who just thinks compassion and action should go hand in hand.
The kind acts I read about are my source of inspiration.
Thanks again,
Guin.
Once again,I am very thankful for all your comments and suggestions.
Your kindness shines through even in the way you appreciate the actions of others.
I am a very ordinary,flawed person who just thinks compassion and action should go hand in hand.
The kind acts I read about are my source of inspiration.
Thanks again,
Guin.
Grace wrote: Guin, I feel exactly the same way - my children allways tell me that I cannot save the whole world - but then I say we can all try and make it a better place for people like this old man.
MJ wrote: This iss wonderful what you are doing. I agree on the aged home,getting him off the street would be the best thing. You may ask the church for help. God bless you and the old man!
