The return we reap from generous actions is not always evident. –Francesco Guicciardini
Inspiration of the Day: “I placed Ted’s ashes in the ocean and watched as they made a rainbow before dissolving into the sea.” So begins the story of an unlikely friendship between Jimpa, a monk, and Ted, a hobo in his 80s who lives in freedom and dignity in a homeless camp. The friendship started when Ted saw Jimpa and said: “I’m hungry can you feed me?” It was to become a sweet refrain from a dear friend. Jimpa fed Ted, and listened to him tell stories of his life. When Ted died, Jimpa’s name and phone number were on a piece of paper in his pocket. The last chapter was to become as simple and meaningful as the first. [ more ]
Be The Change:
Take a moment to reflect on who may have been deeply affected by your acts of generosity, however small they have appeared to you.
“I placed Ted’s ashes in the ocean and watched as they made a rainbow before dissolving into the sea.” So begins the story of an unlikely friendship between Jimpa, a monk, and Ted, a hobo in his 80s who lives in freedom and dignity in a homeless camp. The friendship started when Ted saw Jimpa and said: “I’m hungry can you feed me?” It was to become a sweet refrain from a dear friend. Jimpa fed Ted, and listened to him tell stories of his life. When Ted died, Jimpa’s name and phone number were on a piece of paper in his pocket. The last chapter was to become as simple and meaningful as the first. [ 
Sangha of Auspicious Companions 
Leave a comment