oily hair and sticky shoes

pausing a moment in my life to cook and serve meals for sixty homeless people. rain pouring steadily outside while all that is good and gentle in heart seemed to bloom into every face in the large, functional kitchen. filling one more plate, filling one more soul. for it is true what they say. the smallest, homeliest tasks get beautified if loving hands do them. and the more you give, the more you receive.

but what I didn't expect. that I would leave with oily hair, sticky shoes and empty hands. yet with a heart overflowing with love, selfless and indescribably easy. shaping my worldview, defining empathy. love that grows deep inside. love that transcends circumstances. love that heals.

Comments

[shaz]

ohh, great job Irene... truely inspiring as always

[Kohana]

I love working with the homeless population or distributing food. It really it cleansing and settles things on my insides.

[Chris]

Good for you - it sounds wonderfully grounding and freeing.

[Steph]

that's pretty inspiring. I was thinking the other day about how strange it is living in this new place, where I never see homeless people or migrants walking down the street anymore. A completely sleepy bedroom community. I now have to drive in order to see the real world. Just makes me pause.

[kristen]

You are such a good soul - working with people that have such a different life is sobering and invigorating. I love your words here my friend. xo

[la vie en rose]

that made me feel so good!

[Corey]

Yes, helping others truly does fill our hearts and souls, doesn't it? Especially those who need it the most. We never do know how someone came to be homeless. Sometimes it is easier than we think! Having a kind person's attention for those few minutes can fill the soul of a person in need for a lifetime - both directions, symbiotic living! You are an inspiration, Irene, as always!