Tag: meals on wheels

Delivering meals

Connectedness goes deeper than the Golden Rule

Faeries, fauna, and the power of a thin place in Ireland taught me how to “stay clear of those vexed in spirit.”

Jean P. Kelly, Faith WriterLeave a comment

BY JEAN P. KELLY

THE PRAYERS offered by my husband and I from the front seat of our car request assistance not only for those we are about to help, but also for us, the helpers. We request blessing and healing for hungry neighbors home-bound due to age, illness, and lack of material resources, but also ask for sincerity in our intentions as regular Meals on Wheels volunteers. Beginning both our Monday and Tuesday routes with such pause and mindfulness provides necessary protection from temptations always lurking nearby, including expectations of gratitude from those we serve and self-congratulations offered by our egos. In my experience, doing good—truly good–requires unblinkingly honest and ongoing evaluation of who is being served and why.

Continue reading “Connectedness goes deeper than the Golden Rule” →