Today I wanted to talk about the downtrodden. Thank goodness I have never been homeless. I know I have no control over the terrible events that can happen to us. I will admit I am extremely spoiled; and at times I have felt shame and embarrassment because of it. When we forget how good we have it, than we forget ourselves. We forget we are born naked, and leave this world with nothing.
I used to be one of those teenagers who sneered and told homeless people to "get a job". I tell you this with maturity and great shame. Today however is a different story. I have maturity, experience, and more compassion than I had. I have children now, and if I pass a person who really seems in need I always make sure to give money to my children in order to give to them. Sure there are people who are addicted to drugs, made bad choices etc etc.. so we can use our brains to see who we want to give to. The main thing is TO GIVE!
I am happy to say that I understand the immaturity I had; and that it was a result of society and "good times". Although the good times haven't exactly changed (although they are artificial right now), I see people very different. Yesterday I said was in preparation for a sad day. Today I am fasting with many other community members. It's a sad day for me; but I still wanted to write about something that may inspire light into this often dark world.
Do me a favor today; when you pass by someone you see downtrodden please do something to lift their day. Do it for the 
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