Warmth: The quality, state, or sensation of being warm; moderate and comfortable heat.
It was cold and rainy yesterday, and my homeless clients were anything but warm. More than likely, they were shivering and suffering. It physically pains me to be sitting in a warm structure...incapable of doing anything about their current discomfort. I feel terribly guilty. Undoubtedly, I feel as though I should be doing more for them...again.
While we have succeeded in warming their hearts and touching their lives, nonprofits and ministries can only do so much when these individuals lack shelter. In truth, with so many in need, there's simply not enough room at area shelters to accommodate these individuals. They literally have no where to go. Can you even fathom not having a warm place to call home?
Society seems to be perplexed as to why a moderate amount of homeless individuals seem mentally unstable...is it really any wonder? Housing fulfills psychological needs, and ultimately, a lack of shelter exacerbates psychological issues. Plain and simple. I for one, would be quite interested in seeing how a wealthy individual would handle being in a similar predicament. My guess is that they would not be able to handle the stress of said situation, and would more than likely have a nervous breakdown. Think about it...
