I see the Light!!

Many find it hard to understand how I could just quit my job and fund a 6 month mission to serving the poor (mind you I’m not exactly rich), leaving behind my comforts and “securities” I have in the States. But actually, it is exactly THAT which has given me more life! It is a high honor to serve the poor. I have realized my true value as a human and a child of God thru such an honor. We call the poor we are working with beneficiaries, but with all respect I have also become a beneficiary too. There is so much to learn and so many ways to grow thru these fortunate challenges in GK. Much peace, joy, and humility has and will continue to fill my soul. I hope to always be an instrument of inspiration thru the act of selflessness. One of the things that really hit my heart and humbled me was to experience the generosity of the poor Filipinos. Many times it is hard to share what we have because we constantly live with a consciousness that we lack money and materials. When serving the poor in GK, it was amazing to see how these Filipinos literally have close to nothing materially, and yet they would give what they have to you in appreciation. They may have only so many pesos but they will spend it all on a chicken, they don’t even buy that for their own family, but they will buy it and cook it for you out of gratitude. They don’t have not much, but will give much just because you are there for and with them. I’ve seen how our time and presence with the poor is more valuable than any dollar amount you could give. And I can’t help but think about the numerous times where I felt I couldn’t give, not just material things, but more importantly my time. And here are the poor who have nothing but are so willing to give so much. They are one of the greatest teachers of life I have ever come across. It is in the act of selflessness, giving, and humility that we truly find ourselves as humans and become valuable. And it is here we experience true abundance.