The World is a mysterious, sometimes scary, place filled with vulnerable people capable of feeling immense pain. However, at the same time, it’s also full
Tag: Helping Others
I See You
For those of you familiar with my writing, first of all, thank you for reading the words that stumble out of my mind and heart
A Hand Up
Lately, at work, I have spent more time with paper than people, which has contributed to a resurgence of my stress and anxiety. Today, though,
Pay It Forward
For the past few days, I have experienced writer’s block or, perhaps, kindness block. Whatever has had me in a sort of literary limbo, I
On the Nineteenth Day of December . . .
Today, I had the honor and pleasure of attending the de Paul School’s 18th Annual Compassion Celebration, and it captured the true spirit of this
On the Tenth Day of December . . .
Some of the greatest teachers and biggest motivators in my life are the guests at the day shelter for homeless men where I work, and
Trick or Treat
On the eve of Halloween, I find myself reflecting on both past Halloweens and the one that is upon us now. As much as I
Blindsided by Kindness
Recently, the executive director at the day shelter for homeless men where I work posted the following story on the shelter’s Facebook page: “Chris is
The Most Important Thing my Father Taught Me
The Most Important Thing my Father Taught Me by CptAJ It’s not something he said. He said a lot of good things; good things about
Man’s (and Woman’s) Best Friend
For just a moment, think about a time when you felt loved and accepted unconditionally. A time when you felt wanted and needed. A time
We Can Be Heroes
Yesterday marked the thirteenth anniversary of 9/11, and like many people, I found myself reliving the horrific events of that terrifying day. Even after over
A Shave and a Haircut
If you haven’t figured it out by now, some of my favorite people to write about are the guests who frequent the day shelter for
Pen Pals
As I wrapped up another long day at work this evening, I was more than ready to head home, but there was one more very
A Cup of Kindness
It seems like social media gets a bad rap for increasingly becoming a platform for bullying, gossiping, spreading negativity, etc., and some days, I would
