Let’s play a word game. I say a word or two and you think about the fist image that come sto your mind. Ready? Car. Pet. Office Building. Homeless Person.
The image that many living in the US have is similar to the one posted to the left. Is it what you thought of? Let’s talk about homelessness, it has sure changed. Especially in this economy.
It is said that homelessness best describes the condition of people without a regular dwelling. People who are homeless are often unable to acquire and maintain regular, safe, and adequate housing.
The issue and topic of homelessness is broad and very dynamic. I do not profess to be an expert on this topic. I am certainly wanting to bring awareness to our lives, perhaps if one person changes how or what they do, it could make a difference in the life of one other person.
Up to two million people in America spend their nights on the streets everyday. Out of these people, thirty five percent are people with families and twenty five percent are below the age of eighteen. That means that there are 700,000 family members calling, cars, streets, shelters and the ground home each night. Think about going camping in the wilderness, no restroom, no shower, no stove. And now that is your way of life.
The topic and challenge of homelessness has been on my mind for some time. it seems that each day or week there is a new “sign” for me to read or see. Tonight, it was watching the news about Florida homeless families. “...its only life” one girl said about living with her dad and sisters in their makeshift mobile home truck. She went on to say; whenever I see a teenager fighting with their parents or arguing with them, or not doing what they are told it really hurts me. They could be in my shoes, and I don’t want them to be, they need to learn to appreciate what and who they have in their life because this might be the last day they might have it. Another young girl said that she was scared that someone would break in to get her mothers purse.
The image that many living in the US have is similar to the one posted to the left. Is it what you thought of? Let’s talk about homelessness, it has sure changed. Especially in this economy.
It is said that homelessness best describes the condition of people without a regular dwelling. People who are homeless are often unable to acquire and maintain regular, safe, and adequate housing.
The issue and topic of homelessness is broad and very dynamic. I do not profess to be an expert on this topic. I am certainly wanting to bring awareness to our lives, perhaps if one person changes how or what they do, it could make a difference in the life of one other person.
Up to two million people in America spend their nights on the streets everyday. Out of these people, thirty five percent are people with families and twenty five percent are below the age of eighteen. That means that there are 700,000 family members calling, cars, streets, shelters and the ground home each night. Think about going camping in the wilderness, no restroom, no shower, no stove. And now that is your way of life.
The topic and challenge of homelessness has been on my mind for some time. it seems that each day or week there is a new “sign” for me to read or see. Tonight, it was watching the news about Florida homeless families. “...its only life” one girl said about living with her dad and sisters in their makeshift mobile home truck. She went on to say; whenever I see a teenager fighting with their parents or arguing with them, or not doing what they are told it really hurts me. They could be in my shoes, and I don’t want them to be, they need to learn to appreciate what and who they have in their life because this might be the last day they might have it. Another young girl said that she was scared that someone would break in to get her mothers purse.
I am going to explore this more in the next day or two, I hope you will share the journey with me. We need to consider the many possibilities that we have to help bring about real change. If you are reading this on your computer at work or home, you are among the 10% of the wealthist people in the WORLD!
We can be the change we seek in this world, and in ourselves. One day. One journey. One person. One family at a time.
Royal D. Bush serves as Interfaith Chaplain. He has studied at Andersonville Theological Seminary, and the International Institute of Faith Based Counseling. He also holds a Bachelor Degree in business administration. He is available for premarital coaching, couples coaching, life coaching, and pastoral care in the Nebraska and Iowa area.
Inclusive Life offers both nondenominational and nonreligious care-serving all, without exception! Inclusive Life offers Wedding Ministers, Premarital Coaching, Couples Coaching, Funeral Ministers, End of Life Planning, and Pastoral Care. To reach Chaplain Royal or Chaplain Beth please email info@inclusivelife.org OR phone 402-575-7006. Omaha Weddings, Omaha Counseling, Omaha Funerals
No comments:
Post a Comment