Have you ever felt that feeling? The warm and fuzzy one that starts from inside when you realize that you’ve done something truly right that will benefit the whole community? (No, I’m not talking about buying some product that sends part of their profits to charity. Not even ALL of their profits.) It’s the one that appears while you’re at the scene of the needy, doing all you can do to alleviate at least a little of their suffering.
Today, the aforementioned elusive feeling revealed itself as I handed out onigiri (rice balls) to the homeless at Shinjuku Koen (Shinjuku Park). Sure, I was a little (read: VERY) nervous at first, but my apprehension abated after the first few handouts. The feeling grew as I took in the expressions of initial disbelief and appreciation as they realized that they wouldn’t need to scrounge for their next meal.
Last thought as I left the park?
I need to do this again next year!
