So there is a homeless man who pops up near my place several days a week, always wearing the same green coat and lugging the same warn duffle bag. I have always felt sorry for him but with so many people on the streets due to drug and drinking problems didn't want to give him cash. Instead I have made the decision to try and give him a sandwich once a week in a way to help in some small way- no this is not the bit to make you feel better about humanity.
Today I gave him his sandwich per usual and he seemed to be in quite good spirits- he informed me that he had been given lots of food that day which was good because it meant he had more to share. Aside from the fact I was glad to hear that the bar across the way occasionally fed him what impressed me more was that he shared with the other homeless men he knew. Most people walk by this man on an almost daily basis without even looking at him, let alone giving him something, even though many of the people who live in my neighborhood have plenty to share (if you can afford starbucks every morning you can afford to help). Meanwhile this man has nothing except for what he can carry and does not always know where his next meal is coming from. Despite all that- he shares- and no one would fault him for not hoarding every crumb of food he gets. So my faith in humanity is in tact because the homeless man on my street shares his occasional luck with others.
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