Helping the Homeless

Helping the Homeless by [Madisyn Taylor]( Most of us know in our hearts that the homeless and the poor are not so very different from us. Homeless people in our communities are a fact of life, especially in big cities. Many of us don't know how to interpret this situation or what we can do to help. We may vacillate between feeling guilty, as if we are personally responsible, and feeling angry, as if it is entirely on their own shoulders. The situation is, of course, far more complex than either scenario. Still, not knowing how to respond, we may fall into the habit of not responding at all. We may look over their heads not making eye contact, or down at the ground as we pass, falling into a habit of ignoring them. Each time we do this, we disconnect ourselves from a large portion of the human family, and it doesn't feel right. Most of us know in our hearts that the homeless and the poor are not so very different from us. They may be the victims of poor planning or an unavoidable crisis. Some of them are mentally ill, some are addicted to drugs or alcohol, and some are choosing to be homeless for reasons we may never understand. We can imagine that, given their lives, we would likely have ended up in the same place. This does not mean that we are meant to rescue them, as they are on their own learning path, but it does remind us that we can treat them as equals, because that is what they are. Even if we aren't able to offer food, shelter, or money, we can offer a blessing as we pass. We can look them in the eye and acknowledge our shared humanness, even if we don't know just how to help them. This simple act of kindness and silent or spoken blessings can be so helpful to those living on the street. If you want to help with information, you can learn about the services in your area and share the locations of food banks, shelters, and other resources. Perhaps your family would like to have a plan ahead of time, talking with your children about how as a family you would like to handle these situations. Whatever you decide to do, you will feel much better when you make a conscious choice not to simply look away. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Communication Secrets for a Happy Relationship]( by Arielle Ford We need love as much as we need food, air and water. And for most of us, there's a desire to have more than just friends and pets to love. We're looking for someone to spend our life with. A soulmate. A best friend. A partner for life. Unfortunately though, sometimes real love can get messy. No relationship escapes the inevitable days of disappointment, anger, frustration, pain, and even the occasional desire to bolt. Even though our love starts off as a dream come true, there are days when it devolves into our worst nightmare. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way. Before now, you just probably never received the education necessary to grow love into a lifetime of happiness. This course provides proven solutions to discover how to overcome the most common struggles in relationships. You'll learn how to change and manage your emotions. How to get your needs met. How to redefine your thoughts and beliefs about your partner. How to "self-soothe." And, most importantly, how to build a deep, intimate relationship. Even if that seems impossible right now. You'll be guided by love and relationship expert, Arielle Ford, who will share daily short videos along with lessons that will give you the "secret sauce to real love" through the research and tools she has discovered over the past decade. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Be Abtastic in 7 Days]( 2. [How to Heal the Mother Wound]( 3. [Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility]( 4. [Go Sleeveless in 14 Days]( 5. [Communication Secrets for a Happy Relationship]( 6. [Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain]( 7. [Dancer's Legs in 14 Days]( 8. [Heal Yourself From Adrenal Fatigue]( 9. [21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!]( 10. [The Swimsuit Transformation]( New Courses • [What to Eat Over 40]( • [Take 10 Years Off in 21 Days!]( • [How to Heal the Mother Wound]( • [Heal Yourself From Adrenal Fatigue]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2019 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]