A few years ago, before I became involved with the Bread of Life, I truly believed I had super powers….The power to determine who was in real need and who was not. I would pass people on the street, whether while driving in my car or while riding my bike through the city and selectively make an on – the - spot decision on whether to give or not to give….to help my brother or not to help my sister. To this day, I cannot say how I made my determinations, but I did and some were the recipients of the little I gave and some simply did not qualify based on the criteria that I irresponsibly relied upon to make these critical life impacting decisions. When I think about it, these were normally split – second decisions that were made. Rarely would I take the time to inquire about what, why and how they arrived at this point of need. I guess I simply thought I was too busy…or that my deed of giving was good enough…or that their plight was not my problem…or maybe I did not realize that the problem was far greater than the spare change that I would offer as a temporary resolution.
Then I was introduced to the Bread of Life. As a result, I’m no longer crippled by the super powers I thought I had…those powers that determined need in a split – second. Introduction to the BOL gave me a more accurate compass to direct the use of my resources to help address the problems of homelessness, hunger and hope. It took some great people to help me overcome this crippling disability… this disability I described as super powers earlier. When I met the people of BOL…the people giving and the people receiving, my life and my perspective were changed. My time is no longer spent making split – second, isolated decisions. I no longer spend time recounting what I have given; rather I spend time thinking about how I can give more. I no longer worry if my contribution will be wasted; rather, I think about how the gift I transfer to others will be an investment in the betterment of humanity.
I’m thankful to the Bread of Life…The people that work everyday to impact humanity and the people that gratefully receive the gifts of an extended hand of love. Both groups have taught me that it is possible that I do have a super power….The power to love and the power to participate in the LOVE Revolution.
Thank you BOL!
Mark Thomas is a Bread of Life, Inc. volunteer and one of our Prescription: Paint 2012 Sponsors.
Then I was introduced to the Bread of Life. As a result, I’m no longer crippled by the super powers I thought I had…those powers that determined need in a split – second. Introduction to the BOL gave me a more accurate compass to direct the use of my resources to help address the problems of homelessness, hunger and hope. It took some great people to help me overcome this crippling disability… this disability I described as super powers earlier. When I met the people of BOL…the people giving and the people receiving, my life and my perspective were changed. My time is no longer spent making split – second, isolated decisions. I no longer spend time recounting what I have given; rather I spend time thinking about how I can give more. I no longer worry if my contribution will be wasted; rather, I think about how the gift I transfer to others will be an investment in the betterment of humanity.
I’m thankful to the Bread of Life…The people that work everyday to impact humanity and the people that gratefully receive the gifts of an extended hand of love. Both groups have taught me that it is possible that I do have a super power….The power to love and the power to participate in the LOVE Revolution.
Thank you BOL!
Mark Thomas is a Bread of Life, Inc. volunteer and one of our Prescription: Paint 2012 Sponsors.
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