Orion
I hit things with sticks....
At this time of year there is a lot of "do you believe....." going around which mostly revolves around Christmas and Santa Clause.
This got me thinking to something happened a few weeks ago driving in a city. I was pulling off the highway and coming to a street light and at the intersection there was a "pan handler" with a sign (which I couldn't read) and was walking by all the stopped cars.
I assume he was "pan handling" (for those who are unfamiliar with the term this is "begging for money").
It was a really cold day and the man was dressed in beat up, very used clothing and certainly looked as if he needed assistance
Something then caught my eye that he had. An Oakley backpack. That made me think....is this person just playing the part of someone "down and out" or is he really "down and out"?
I became conflicted because I really want to be compassionate to those less fortunate and in need of assistance. However I know there are other's who take advantage of other's compassion by using false pretenses.
Did this person just happen to acquire this backpack? Was it a valuable backpack? (I couldn't tell). This began my dilemna which thought quite a bit about.
I want to believe this person was not there under false pretenses. I want to believe that people are honest and I would very much like to do this without having to question and analyze.
Do I believe in Santa? Yes
Do I believe in dis-honest people? Yes
Do I believe believing there are dis-honest people that will affect me? Yes
One last thing, when I get home I believe I will have a beer, then I believe I will have another beer!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday's Everyone!
This got me thinking to something happened a few weeks ago driving in a city. I was pulling off the highway and coming to a street light and at the intersection there was a "pan handler" with a sign (which I couldn't read) and was walking by all the stopped cars.
I assume he was "pan handling" (for those who are unfamiliar with the term this is "begging for money").
It was a really cold day and the man was dressed in beat up, very used clothing and certainly looked as if he needed assistance
Something then caught my eye that he had. An Oakley backpack. That made me think....is this person just playing the part of someone "down and out" or is he really "down and out"?
I became conflicted because I really want to be compassionate to those less fortunate and in need of assistance. However I know there are other's who take advantage of other's compassion by using false pretenses.
Did this person just happen to acquire this backpack? Was it a valuable backpack? (I couldn't tell). This began my dilemna which thought quite a bit about.
I want to believe this person was not there under false pretenses. I want to believe that people are honest and I would very much like to do this without having to question and analyze.
Do I believe in Santa? Yes
Do I believe in dis-honest people? Yes
Do I believe believing there are dis-honest people that will affect me? Yes
One last thing, when I get home I believe I will have a beer, then I believe I will have another beer!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday's Everyone!
