I'm normally right in step with him, but today's was truly a demonstration of his skill and art. Today's column JON CARROLL - Tuesday, December 23, 2003.
Initially, I shook my head and thought, "no way - the wrong thing to do." But after a moment and thinking about what he'd said, he brought me around.
We're all experts in how other people should get their lives together. There are the worthy homeless and the unworthy homeless. You may concentrate on the adjective, or you may concentrate on the noun. I'm a noun guy.From my perspective, charity isn't about the people you're giving to, it's about YOU. Yes, there are effective organizations that help with all sorts of problems. There are scams and crooks. But charity, giving, is a form of mindfulness. As Mr. Carroll says, it has to be enough to hurt, even just a little, so you'll notice. An alm, a physical demonstration of one's awareness of others.
Happy holiday's, all.
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