“What should I do
when approached by a homeless person for a handout?”
And, of course, I have no idea!
Oh, I have ideas, but no standard idea or answer. Everyone is unique, including people without a place to call home.
So, I follow "my gut" most of the time with no predetermined, stereotypical response, just like I repsond to others who do have homes in which to live. I realize this deficency on my part drives lots of people crazy, especially professionals! But, so be it.
One thing I do know from lots of experience: I find it hard to walk on without at least “knowing" or acknowledging a person who asks me for a little help.
For me, my entire duty as a person is to come to know God,
and in the process, come to know the people I encounter for meaningful
engagement with both.
Every encounter should be considered worth a response of kindness.
Every person is worthy of my repsect, even if I decide not to honor their requests by providing exactly what they seek.
What I always can do is respond with gentleness, attentiveness, openness and respect.
Every encounter should be considered worth a response of kindness.
Every person is worthy of my repsect, even if I decide not to honor their requests by providing exactly what they seek.
What I always can do is respond with gentleness, attentiveness, openness and respect.
