11/30/2015
I have been having a good life.... Work is going well... My business is very rewarding... and even though I'm drained every night, it is all worth it. I have been very reflective lately, and have been feeling the need to give back, and what you wish for, the universe delivers. I was driving home from work and I saw this young, Filipino man (he couldn't have been more then 32 yrs old). He was homeless and in the cold with his marine backpack on, his sleeping bags, one bag full of random items and a sign... and he wasn't frowning or mad, even though he was outside in less than 40 degree weather with no home to call his... He didnt feel sorry for himself, he was optimistic, and he held his head high... I felt so bad because all I had was $1 but I gave it to him and he was so grateful. I wished I could've gave more, then I thought about it. I went home, grabbed a blanket, scarf, tupperware full of soup I made two days ago, and a beer (why not, right?). I drove all the way back to him and delivered it, told him to warm up the soup at a gas station and enjoy it, and that god was with him. He expressed how grateful he was with his smile, the way he thanked me, and how excited he was walking away with that bag. And I have to say, nothing feels better than giving. It cures all ailments. All worries. All doubts. All negative thinking. He thinks I helped him, but he really helped me. I love being reminded of my purpose and how big of a difference one small gesture can make. May we all change the world, one gesture at a time.
