Sometimes you can just sense a person's loneliness. It's just a glimpse in their eye or a moment of stillness. A moment of stillness, which makes you wonder. It's written all over their presence. These moments may seem just like a chance encounter, but someone up above wants you to be present for these. We are expected to give some extra time or effort with these individuals. Why? Because that time could make their day, their week, their hour, or maybe even a lifetime.
When I was bike riding down the main street, I decided to stop for a water. I was completely parched and would not take a chance drinking tap water. I walked into "Cheers" to buy a bottled water. I opened my bag and realized I did not have my main wallet. I threw together the change and $1 bill-it did not cut it. I sighed and thought about leaving my wallet behind.
A man stood next to me near his pickup truck. He was carrying a Coca-cola and a water.
Mr. J- "Would you like a water?"
Pris- "Oh, thank you, but I'm fine."
Mr. J-"Please, you must be really thirsty."
He hands the bottle towards me
Pris-"Thanks" "Are you from around here?"
Mr.J- I'm just doing some construction work here. I'm from Mexico
Pris-That would explain the perfect English.
Mr.J- Thanks. You are from Mexico too?
Pris-No. States. Just doing some social work here
Mr. J- That's great. Nice to meet you. You seem like a nice person
Pris- Thank you. You as well. Have you always been doing construction work?
Mr. J- Too long.
Pris-You must be good at with all your experience
How do you like it?
Mr J.- It's okay I guess.
Pris-What do you enjoy?
Mr. J- Not much lately..
Pris- Lately?
Mr. J- Not feeling any excitement lately
Pris- I sense that
Mr. J- You're a smart girl.
Pris- You're smart too. Your life may benefit from a bit more purpose or direction.
Mr. J- Like what are you referring to?
Pris- Purpose in life and/or career. Doing something for yourself rather than just material profit.
Mr. J.- I love painting. I haven't painted in over 20 years though.
Pris- Wonderful. I love painting too except I never quite get the time. Do you have a paint brush?
Mr. J- Somewhere.
Pris- Could you try picking it up?
Mr. J- That's it?
Pris- Yes, Just one step at at time. No rush. Let yourself, your senses slowly get connected.
Mr. J- I could try
Pris-That's all I could ask you to do
The conversation went on for about 15 minutes, but he spoke about not having family or a significant other. His work here in Belize did not serve much of a purpose in his life other than paying his bills. His presence was shouting that he needed a friend or something new to brighten up his life, actually, his spirit. With identifying his interest of painting, he could slowly step by step working this back into his life. For most people, it is helpful having a supporter, a therapist, or life coach working on this step by step. Many can't find the motivation within themselves or they have anxiety, sadness, feeling overwhelmed, or hopeless.
When I was bike riding down the main street, I decided to stop for a water. I was completely parched and would not take a chance drinking tap water. I walked into "Cheers" to buy a bottled water. I opened my bag and realized I did not have my main wallet. I threw together the change and $1 bill-it did not cut it. I sighed and thought about leaving my wallet behind.
A man stood next to me near his pickup truck. He was carrying a Coca-cola and a water.
Mr. J- "Would you like a water?"
Pris- "Oh, thank you, but I'm fine."
Mr. J-"Please, you must be really thirsty."
He hands the bottle towards me
Pris-"Thanks" "Are you from around here?"
Mr.J- I'm just doing some construction work here. I'm from Mexico
Pris-That would explain the perfect English.
Mr.J- Thanks. You are from Mexico too?
Pris-No. States. Just doing some social work here
Mr. J- That's great. Nice to meet you. You seem like a nice person
Pris- Thank you. You as well. Have you always been doing construction work?
Mr. J- Too long.
Pris-You must be good at with all your experience
How do you like it?
Mr J.- It's okay I guess.
Pris-What do you enjoy?
Mr. J- Not much lately..
Pris- Lately?
Mr. J- Not feeling any excitement lately
Pris- I sense that
Mr. J- You're a smart girl.
Pris- You're smart too. Your life may benefit from a bit more purpose or direction.
Mr. J- Like what are you referring to?
Pris- Purpose in life and/or career. Doing something for yourself rather than just material profit.
Mr. J.- I love painting. I haven't painted in over 20 years though.
Pris- Wonderful. I love painting too except I never quite get the time. Do you have a paint brush?
Mr. J- Somewhere.
Pris- Could you try picking it up?
Mr. J- That's it?
Pris- Yes, Just one step at at time. No rush. Let yourself, your senses slowly get connected.
Mr. J- I could try
Pris-That's all I could ask you to do
The conversation went on for about 15 minutes, but he spoke about not having family or a significant other. His work here in Belize did not serve much of a purpose in his life other than paying his bills. His presence was shouting that he needed a friend or something new to brighten up his life, actually, his spirit. With identifying his interest of painting, he could slowly step by step working this back into his life. For most people, it is helpful having a supporter, a therapist, or life coach working on this step by step. Many can't find the motivation within themselves or they have anxiety, sadness, feeling overwhelmed, or hopeless.
Everyone deserves to feel that their presence is noticed, loved, respected, acknowledged, and cared about PRIS ...
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