Comments on: Learning about the homeless – January 3, 2009 http://facklerfamily.org/2009/01/03/learning-about-the-homeless-january-3-2009/ Identify Your Fears And Break Through Them! Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:32:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: karim p http://facklerfamily.org/2009/01/03/learning-about-the-homeless-january-3-2009/#comment-588 karim p Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:23:09 +0000 http://facklerfamily.org/2009/01/03/learning-about-the-homeless-january-3-2009/#comment-588 Stumbled upon your blog and enjoyed reading some of your entries...Am completely in sync with your concept of giving and have practiced a variation of your method for a number of years...When living in NYC, I would identify a needy person either on the street or on the subway, fold a bill real small so that nobody is able to see, and quickly pass it on to the subject and disappear in the crowd...the feeling of exhilaration that you so aptly describe is inexplicable...it truly is beautiful. Have not been practicing it as frequently here in San Diego but now after reading your blog, have made a commitment to myself to begin anew...Thank You for providing the impetus. A comment if I may regarding the so-called "part of a syndicate" label...Father Joe may very well be right that many of these people may be "professionals." But we cannot and must not pass judgment because by refusing to help, we may pass up on helping that one person who may be in a very desperate need for our assistance and instead of helping to make a difference, we, by labeling them all as "professionals," will also end up losing our opportunity to enjoy that feeling of exhilaration that only comes from giving...For once being selfish helps in being generous...LOL! Stumbled upon your blog and enjoyed reading some of your entries…Am completely in sync with your concept of giving and have practiced a variation of your method for a number of years…When living in NYC, I would identify a needy person either on the street or on the subway, fold a bill real small so that nobody is able to see, and quickly pass it on to the subject and disappear in the crowd…the feeling of exhilaration that you so aptly describe is inexplicable…it truly is beautiful. Have not been practicing it as frequently here in San Diego but now after reading your blog, have made a commitment to myself to begin anew…Thank You for providing the impetus.

A comment if I may regarding the so-called “part of a syndicate” label…Father Joe may very well be right that many of these people may be “professionals.” But we cannot and must not pass judgment because by refusing to help, we may pass up on helping that one person who may be in a very desperate need for our assistance and instead of helping to make a difference, we, by labeling them all as “professionals,” will also end up losing our opportunity to enjoy that feeling of exhilaration that only comes from giving…For once being selfish helps in being generous…LOL!

]]> By: Wendy G http://facklerfamily.org/2009/01/03/learning-about-the-homeless-january-3-2009/#comment-286 Wendy G Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:36:26 +0000 http://facklerfamily.org/2009/01/03/learning-about-the-homeless-january-3-2009/#comment-286 A few years ago I was sititng in the green room of a local tv program waiting for my turn to be interviewed. Father Joe walked in, he was on after me...in prime time. Somehow this subject of giving directly to the homeless came up. He was furious that I would even consider it and told me that it was a big syndicate. I've been so curious ever since that I've considered going undercover. I thought I would "go homeless" (how does one do that?) and go stand on a street corner with a sign and see what happens. Would I get kicked out by the homeless person who was on the syndicate's schedule that day? Would anyone talk to me? What would they say? How much money would I bring in? What if I stood there coiffed, not dirty? I have a few friends who are reporters and passed the idea by them. No one was interested. But I still am. I bet you will learn a lot. A few years ago I was sititng in the green room of a local tv program waiting for my turn to be interviewed. Father Joe walked in, he was on after me…in prime time. Somehow this subject of giving directly to the homeless came up. He was furious that I would even consider it and told me that it was a big syndicate. I’ve been so curious ever since that I’ve considered going undercover. I thought I would “go homeless” (how does one do that?) and go stand on a street corner with a sign and see what happens. Would I get kicked out by the homeless person who was on the syndicate’s schedule that day? Would anyone talk to me? What would they say? How much money would I bring in? What if I stood there coiffed, not dirty? I have a few friends who are reporters and passed the idea by them. No one was interested. But I still am. I bet you will learn a lot.

]]> By: Kristen Luke http://facklerfamily.org/2009/01/03/learning-about-the-homeless-january-3-2009/#comment-275 Kristen Luke Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:23:41 +0000 http://facklerfamily.org/2009/01/03/learning-about-the-homeless-january-3-2009/#comment-275 I found your blog to be very interesting. I often debate whether giving money to the homeless is helping them or enabling them. I still haven't made a decision but your blog definitely gave me a new perspective. I look forward to hearing more about your experiences giving $20 per week away. I found your blog to be very interesting. I often debate whether giving money to the homeless is helping them or enabling them. I still haven’t made a decision but your blog definitely gave me a new perspective. I look forward to hearing more about your experiences giving $20 per week away.

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