Yes, siree, it is my Nancy Knowing. I got really involved in who is making significant change in policy and adhereing to good plans? It is not Katie Hobbs, our govenor.
I spent some quality time today watching videos on homelessness. I spent the better part of a life time helping families who were trying to cure drug addiction and homelessness. I don't judge and no one should. You can only say what is good and wise for yourself. Otherwise, your creating dependency. It is that old saying of teaching a man to fish and take his kids fishing too. Best to be a good example and allow others to take steps towards their preferred path.
Counseling isn’t fixing the problems of others. It is a special type of
listening. As people speak, you might hear the words between the words. If you
are lucky, you will find a hook, you will ask the right questions and leave an
awkward silence. That silence will be filled by God and the person in front of
you. You were there as a counselor, the handmaiden, of the next step. I also
have a Nancy Knowing. I don't let people whine and carry on. No, they don't get
a little cheese with that whine, but they will get a chance to shine. Whatever
it takes, move the focus, redirect, look down the road.
Everyday there are choices to make. A thousand baby steps will get you to your
goal. So celebrate each day and each step. Edgar Cayce said the mind is the
builder and he was right. We are building all the time. I had a afternoon nap
today and it was just what I needed. I dreamt I was in a township, and it
reminded me of a Hallmark movie similar to "When Calls the Heart." It
was the late 1800s and I loved the way people were dressing and behaving. I had
been making choices that were right for that town. I knew everyone, so these
people were most likely soul family. Some were plucked from my own family tree.
My Grandfather was there and he is and was my seanathair Gaelic pronounced Shin
a there. My Grandfather was Gaelic, and I was lucky to have him. OK, so many
family. It was a nice visit. Different branches have different special qualities. It is colorful.
It is my Nancy knowing, and Nancy Code of Ethics, just because you are manifesting abundance, you can't ignore the homeless. It will come around in a bad way. Another Nancy knowing: You don't have to re-invent the wheel on helping the homeless but know these things. It will come from the grass roots. In Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes every bill that suggest best action for the homeless. Don’t wait for the wealthy either. They might not have the right sort of humanity for all this. It will come from the churches which will be hubs of strategy. Ideas that work include: Create tax incentives for home builders to create more modest homes with parks and edible landscaping. In Phoenix there are "safe space" designated areas. They have 24-hour security, laundry and free clothes, and showers. each homeless person gets a number for their space. And it is working quite well. People will move up the Maslow Hierarchy and on to jobs and better housing. Phoenix has a industrial Center where many factories could provide overnight parking for people living in cars and vans. This could be extra income for industrial lots. Right now many areas are off limits for overnight parking. And during the day shade is quite important. The temperature inside a car can be 140 degrees in Pheonix. Just visit phoenix.gov/council to get more ideas. Get your church to have special committees for the homeless and find out what your city council is doing to help. I learned a lot today. I can help a great deal as just one person just making those calls.
It is my Nancy Knowing, that says, don't just complain, without campaigning and being focused on the solution. Also, don't wear yourself out helping people. I used to do that all the time. In social work jargon it is called burn out. I bet you can find a few hours a week to devote to community service and actually make it enjoyable. Then go picnic with friends. I don't like being "advice driven". I’m just saying Pheonix must create more low-cost housing before next year and I am going to remind our city council quite a bit. I know some of the council folks and oversight is a good idea. And, And, And it aint just Phoenix, this is becoming global. The UK is having issues, just about everywhere. Please lend a hand and know that helping others is the fastest way I know to get rich, pleasantly plump and fashionable. Skip all the way to the bank but first find your humanity. That is where the real wealth is.
